French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Affixing seals.
Article 1311
If a will is discovered, the bailiff initials it with those present. He then places it in the hands of a notary.
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If a will is discovered, the bailiff initials it with those present. He then places it in the hands of a notary.
If documents are found, they are placed, if necessary, in a cabinet to which seals are affixed.
Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 145, an expert may be appointed during the proceedings to estimate the property or propose the composition of the lots to be distributed.
…st that it be opened. If this is not the case, he may enter the premises by any means, in the presence of the mayor of the municipality, a municipal councillor or a municipal official delegated by the…
…s with the notary responsible for settling the estate, or, if there is no notary, either in his office or with a bank, any securities, sums, valuables, jewellery or other precious objects for which th…
…efault, the president of the judicial court or his delegate may, ex officio, when the draw takes place before him or on transmission of the minutes drawn up by the notary, appoint a representative to…
…the bailiff shall designate the custodian from among those persons. The bailiff must obtain the acceptance of the person he establishes as guardian.
If closed documents or packets appear, by their inscription or some other written evidence, to belong to third parties, the bailiff shall deposit them in his office and summon such third parties withi…
…nd furnishings on which the seals have been affixed; 4° A summary description of the objects not placed under seal; 5° An indication of the measures taken to ensure the preservation of the premises an…
On pain of inadmissibility, the summons for partition shall contain a summary description of the assets to be partitioned and shall specify the claimant's intentions as to the distribution of the asse…
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