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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: The rights of spouses and matrimonial property regimes.

Article 1298

Within one year of the completion of these formalities, the creditors of either spouse may lodge a third-party objection against the separation judgment.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: The rights of spouses and matrimonial property regimes.

Article 1299

The defendant spouse's admission is not evidence, even if there is no creditor.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Prohibited activities, checks and investigations

Article L232-18-6

…r heard, including during the explanations provided for in 3° of article L. 232-18-4, has the right to be assisted by counsel of his choice.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: The rights of spouses and matrimonial property regimes.

Article 1291

The actions provided for in paragraphs 1 and 3 of article 1426 and to the articles 1429 and 1580 of the Civil Code are governed by the rules applicable to applications for separation of property.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Authorisations and clearances.

Article 1289

The application mentioned in the second paragraph of l'article 1286 as well as the appeal fall within the scope of non-contentious matters.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Authorisations and clearances.

Article 1287

The application referred to in the first paragraph of Article 1286 shall be investigated and judged as in non-contentious matters and shall obey the rules applicable to such proceedings before the jud…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Authorisations and clearances.

Article 1288

The appeal is lodged, investigated and judged, depending on the case, as in a non-contentious matter or as in a contentious matter. The case is heard and decided in chambers.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Operation

Article L4132-18-1

The reports on each of the matters to be submitted to the Standing Committee shall be forwarded at least eight days before its meeting, in accordance with the conditions laid down in article L. 4132-1…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 3: Allowances for holders of municipal mandates

Article L2123-18-4

…rs use the universal employment-service cheque provided for by Article L. 1271-1 of the Labour Code to ensure the remuneration of employees or approved associations or companies responsible for either…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 4: Powers

Article L621-18-4

In the report referred to in the second sentence of the first paragraph of Article L. 621-18-3, the AMF shall report on the application of Articles L. 544-3 to L. 544-6 and may approve any recommendat…

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