French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: Jurisdiction.
Article 40
A judgment deciding an indeterminate claim shall, unless otherwise provided, be subject to appeal.
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A judgment deciding an indeterminate claim shall, unless otherwise provided, be subject to appeal.
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