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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Special provisions for residential or business premises

Article L412-8

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
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Article L311-8

The immovable property of a minor, even an emancipated minor, or of an adult under guardianship or tutorship, may not be seized before their movables have been discussed. However, discussion of the mo…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: The creditor and the writ of execution

Article L111-8

With the exception of proportional recovery or collection fees, which may be partially charged to creditors under conditions laid down by decree of the Conseil d'Etat, the costs of enforcement are to…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 3: Sale by auction

Article L322-8

The auction may not give rise to a declaration of order.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
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Article L641-8

For the application of article…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 3: Payment by the garnishee

Article R211-8

A distraining creditor who has not been paid by the garnishee retains his rights against the debtor. However, if such non-payment is attributable to the negligence of the creditor, the latter loses hi…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article R121-8

The procedure is oral.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Prevention of conflicts of interest

Article R125-8

The bailiff who drew up the writ of execution cannot be responsible for enforcing the recovery of the debt that is the subject of the writ.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter II: Provisions specific to certain properties

Article R162-8

Without prejudice to any criminal penalties that may be incurred, an account holder who is provided with a sum greater than that to which he is entitled pursuant to the articles of this chapter shall…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R213-8

A maintenance creditor who, in bad faith, makes use of the direct payment procedure may be liable to a civil fine of up to €10,000.

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