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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Territorial jurisdiction.

Article 43

The defendant's place of residence means:- in the case of a natural person, the place where that person has his domicile or, failing that, his residence;- in the case of a legal person, the place wher…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: Summary orders.

Article 484

An interim order is a provisional decision given at the request of one party, the other present or called, in cases where the law confers on a judge who is not seised of the main proceedings the power…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Territorial jurisdiction.

Article 45

…ollowing shall be brought before the court within whose jurisdiction the succession is opened up to and including partition: - claims between heirs; - claims brought by the creditors of the deceased;…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Chapter II: Recording of offences.

Article 456

…upon in the course of their duties or responsibilities to intervene in the application of the laws and regulations governing financial relations with foreign countries are bound by professional secre…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article 481

As soon as the judgment is handed down, the judge is relieved of jurisdiction over the dispute it resolves. However, the judge has the power to retract his decision in the event of opposition, third-p…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Territorial jurisdiction.

Article 48

…be deemed unwritten unless it has been agreed between persons who have all contracted as merchants and unless it has been specified in a very apparent manner in the undertaking of the party against w…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: The Public Prosecutor's Office as an added party.

Article 425

…guardianship of minors, as well as actions brought on the basis of the provisions of international and European instruments relating to the illicit international removal of children;2° Safeguard, rec…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 48

…civil status data is kept by automated processing satisfying the conditions laid down in Article 40 and implemented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which may issue copies and extracts.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: The Public Prosecutor's Office as an added party.

Article 429

Where there has been communication, the public prosecutor is notified of the date of the hearing.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Territorial jurisdiction.

Article 46

In addition to the court of the place where the defendant resides, the plaintiff may bring proceedings at his own choice: - in matters relating to a contract, the court for the place of actual deliver…

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