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

Article R221-5

If no enforcement action is taken within two years of the summons to pay, proceedings may only be commenced on the basis of a new summons to pay. However, the order still interrupts the limitation per…

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

Article R213-5

Failure by the third-party debtor required to make direct payment to pay the maintenance due to the creditor is punishable by the fines laid down for fifth-class offences.

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

Article R125-5

The simplified recovery procedure ends when the judicial officer notes, in a written document that may be drawn up on an electronic medium: 1° The refusal to take part in the simplified recovery proce…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Seizure operations

Article R522-5

If the protective attachment is carried out in the hands of a third party, it shall be carried out as set out in Articles…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Seizure operations

Article R523-5

A garnishee who, without a legitimate reason, fails to provide the information required, is liable to pay the sums for which the seizure was made if the debtor is convicted and subject to recourse aga…

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

Article R433-5

If the goods left on the premises or deposited in a suitable place have a market value, they are compulsorily sold as in the case of seizure and sale. The proceeds of the sale, after deduction of cost…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R2143-5

…ficate, attestation or any other document proving that a requirement has been met, the purchaser shall accept any equivalent document from another Member State of the European Union. It shall not requ…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 1: Verification procedures

Article R2144-5

Where the purchaser limits the number of candidates admitted to continue the procedure, the checks referred to in articles R. 2144-1,R. 2144-3 and R. 2144-4 shall be carried out at the latest before t…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article R2162-5

Subsequent contracts and purchase orders may only be concluded or issued during the period of validity of the framework agreement. Their period of performance shall be fixed in accordance with the usu…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 1: Design studies

Article D2171-5

The purpose of the design studies is to :1° To propose one or more overall solutions, reflecting the major elements of the programme, and to indicate the timescales for completion;2° To check the feas…

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