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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Consultation.

Article 257

Consultation may be prescribed at any time, including in conciliation or during deliberation. In the latter case, the parties shall be notified.The consultation shall be presented orally unless the ju…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Consultation.

Article 258

The judge who prescribes a consultation shall fix either the date of the hearing at which it is to be presented orally or the time limit within which it is to be lodged. He shall designate the party o…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section IV: Assessment of the tax

Article 275

…the European Union pursuant to 1° of the I of article 258 A or a supply outside France pursuant to III of the article 258 as well as services relating to these goods, up to the limit of the amount of…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section IV: Assessment of the tax

Article 276

…kes, jointly and severally with it, to pay the duties and penalties that may be charged to it. The detailed rules for the application of this article shall be laid down by order of the Secretary of St…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Special provisions for attachment of the remuneration of public officials

Article L212-2

…e soldiers, the pay accessories that are not taken into account when calculating the deduction are set by decree.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Seizure in the hands of a third party

Article R221-24

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Seizure in the hands of a third party

Article R221-28

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Seizure in the hands of a third party

Article R221-21

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Seizure in the hands of a third party

Article R221-25

Where the third party was not present at the seizure, a copy of the document is served on the third party, who is given eight days to inform the bailiff of any previous seizure of the same property an…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Seizure in the hands of a third party

Article R221-27

The third party may refuse custody of the seized assets. They may ask to be relieved of custody at any time. The bailiff appoints a custodian and removes the goods.

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