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Showing 951–960 of 24328 articles for “Art. 4 oct. 1994”
People attending the hearing must observe a dignified attitude and maintain the respect due to justice. It is forbidden for them to speak without having been invited to do so, to give signs of approva…
It is for the judges before whom the case has been heard to deliberate on it. Their number must be at least equal to that prescribed by the rules relating to judicial organisation.
…n made by the court clerk. The new summons must mention, as appropriate, the provisions of articles 472 and 473 or those of article 474 (paragraph 2). The judge may also inform the interested party, b…
If the defendant does not appear, the case is nevertheless decided on the merits. The judge shall grant the claim only to the extent that he considers it to be regular, admissible and well founded.
A judgment rendered by default may be opposed, except where this remedy is excluded by an express provision.
The application shall be made by summons to a hearing held for that purpose on the usual day and time for summary proceedings.If, however, the case requires expedition, the summary proceedings judge m…
Withdrawal of the opposition made without reservation entails acquiescence in the judgment.
Where there has been communication, the public prosecutor is notified of the date of the hearing.
The chairman presides over the proceedings. He gives the floor to the rapporteur in the event that a report is to be made.The plaintiff, then the defendant, are then invited to set out their claims.Wh…
The judges' deliberations are secret.
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