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Peremption may be requested by any of the parties. It may be set up by way of exception against a party who performs an act after the expiry of the period of lapse.
The judge may, at any time and even of his own motion, terminate the assignment of the person so appointed; he may also proceed with his replacement.
Maternity may be contested by reporting proof that the mother did not give birth to the child. Paternity may be contested by reporting proof that the husband or the author of the acknowledgement is no…
The proceedings may not commence less than five days after the examination by the president of the assize court. The accused and his lawyer may waive this time limit.
Any legitimate interest, including expected profit, may be the subject of insurance.No person may claim the benefit of insurance unless he has suffered loss.
Members of classification committees may attend meetings of the classification committee.They may only take part in discussions in an advisory capacity at the request of the chairman of the classifica…
The purchaser and the successful tenderer may finalise the components of the contract before it is signed. However, this finalisation may not have the effect of modifying the substantial characteristi…
In urgent cases, the time limits for appearance and delivery of the summons may be reduced by authorisation of the judge. These time limits may also be reduced pursuant to law or regulation.
The judge may of his own motion refer the oath to one of the parties.This oath may not be referred to the other party.Its probative value is left to the judge's discretion.
The parties may be assisted or represented. Before disciplinary bodies, they may exercise the right of recusal mentioned in article L. 721-1 of the Code of Administrative Justice.
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