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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IV: Rules specific to the notification of judgments.

Article 677

Judgments are notified to the parties themselves.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IV: Rules specific to the notification of judgments.

Article 675

Judgments are notified by service unless the law provides otherwise. In non-contentious matters, judgments are notified by the court clerk, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Form of notifications.

Article 679

In non-contentious matters, the judgment is notified to the parties and third parties whose interests may be affected by the decision, as well as to the public prosecutor where an appeal is open to hi…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Form of notifications.

Article 682

Service of a judgment is validly made at the domicile elected in France by the party residing abroad.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Form of notifications.

Article 681

Notification, even without reservation, does not imply acquiescence.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Form of notifications.

Article 680

…t also indicate that the author of an abusive or dilatory appeal may be ordered to pay a civil fine and compensation to the other party.

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 2: Public billing portal

Article L2392-6

…section does not apply to invoices issued in execution of defence or security contracts awarded by: 1° The State and its public establishments in the event of national defence or security imperatives;…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 2: The Town Council

Article L2541-6

At each of its meetings, the Town Council appoints its secretary.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Reporting requirements for therapeutic education programmes

Article R1161-6

…Regional Health Agency must be notified of any change in the coordinator referred to in article R. 1161-3, in the objectives of the programme or in the source of funding for the programme, by any mea…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Gender equality in the workplace

Article R2242-6

…ailure to comply, the measures taken by the company with regard to gender equality in the workplace and the employer's good faith. Under the heading of reasons for failure, all reasons beyond the cont…

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