French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section VII: The defence.
Article 18
The parties may defend themselves, subject to cases in which representation is compulsory.
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The parties may defend themselves, subject to cases in which representation is compulsory.
The parties may conciliate, of their own accord or on the judge's initiative, throughout the proceedings.
The judge may at any time increase or restrict the scope of the measures prescribed.
The nullity of a judgment may only be requested by the means of appeal provided for by law.
A second marriage may not be contracted until the first has been dissolved.
The president may prohibit minors or certain minors from entering the courtroom.
The civil party may always be represented by a lawyer. In this case, the judgment will be contradictory.
The issuer may not pledge any of its own negotiable debt securities.
Savings bonds may not be issued with more than seven years to maturity.
The remuneration for the trial period may not differ from that provided for in the assignment contract.
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