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Showing 1–10 of 69031 articles for “Art. 488 al. 1 and al. 2 and Art. 1998”
The principal is bound to perform the commitments entered into by the agent, in accordance with the authority given to him. He is only bound by what may have been done beyond that, insofar as he has r…
The judgment pronounced by default shall be served by bailiff's writ, in accordance with the provisions of articles 550 et seq.
Acts performed and commitments entered into by a person who is the subject of a mandate for future protection that are enforced, during the term of the mandate, may be rescinded for simple lesion or r…
An order for interim relief does not have the authority of res judicata in the main proceedings. It can only be modified or set aside in summary proceedings in the event of new circumstances.
Any person showing a legitimate interest may request the issue of a copy of the certificate of inheritance.
Notifications to absentees shall be made through the hands of their representative or curator.Notifications are governed, in addition, by the provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure.Notifications to…
The decisions of the judicial court may be challenged by immediate appeal.
The proxy proves his mandate by a power of attorney deposited in the minutes of the notary. At the request of one of the parties or the notary, the power of attorney must be authenticated.
Applications for registration may also be created and transmitted electronically, using technical procedures that must guarantee, under conditions specific to each register, the reliability of the ide…
…Code of Civil Procedure do not apply to the following matters:- guardianship, legal administrations and curatorships under local law;- judicial division and judicial sale of real estate, certificates…
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