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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection I: General provisions

Article 861

In the absence of conciliation, if the case is not ready for trial, the panel shall refer it to a future hearing or assign one of its members to hear it. Unless the case is decided at the first hearin…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: Joint application

Article 859

The parties may set out their claims by joint motion.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: Joint application

Article 860

The matter is referred to the court by delivery of the joint petition.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The summons.

Article 856

The summons must be issued at least fifteen days before the date of the hearing.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The summons.

Article 858

In urgent cases, the time limits for appearance and delivery of the summons may be reduced by authorisation of the president of the court. In maritime and aviation matters, the summons may be given, e…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The summons.

Article 857

The matter is referred to the court, at the request of either party, by delivering a copy of the summons to the court registry. This remittance must take place no later than eight days before the date…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 1: Conciliation

Article 827

The judge shall endeavour to reconcile the parties. The judge may also, at any time during the proceedings, invite the parties to meet with a judicial conciliator at the place, day and time that he or…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section I: The summons.

Article 855

In addition to the information prescribed by articles 54 and 56, the surname, first names and address of the person with whom the claimant elects domicile in France if he or she resides abroad. The do…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: The bringing of a civil action and its effects

Article 86

The examining magistrate orders the complaint to be forwarded to the public prosecutor so that the latter can make his recommendations. The public prosecutor may ask the examining magistrate for a fur…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: The bringing of a civil action and its effects

Article 87

Constitution de partie civile may take place at any time during the investigation. It may be contested by the public prosecutor or by a party. In the event of a challenge, or if he declares the civil…

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