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Defaulting witnesses may be summoned at their own expense if their hearing is deemed necessary. Defaulting witnesses and those who, without a legitimate reason, refuse to give evidence or take the oat…
To transact, you must have the capacity to dispose of the items included in the transaction. The guardian may only transact for the minor or adult under guardianship in accordance with Article 467 und…
Children owe maintenance to their father and mother or other ascendants who are in need.
The child has no action against its father and mother for establishment by marriage or otherwise.
The obligations resulting from these provisions are reciprocal.Nonetheless, when the creditor has himself committed a serious breach of his obligations towards the debtor, the judge may discharge the…
The judge may always proceed by way of an enquiry to hear the author of an attestation.
The investigation shall take place in the presence of the defenders of all the parties or those called.
Interest on advances made by the agent is due to him from the principal, from the date of the recorded advances.
In the above cases, the agent's undertakings are enforced against third parties who are acting in good faith.
Attestations shall be produced by the parties or at the request of the judge. The judge shall communicate to the parties those directly addressed to him.
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