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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
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Article L631-1

In the absence of adaptation, references made by provisions of this Code applicable in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to provisions that do not apply there are replaced by references to provisions with the…

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Chapter V: Simplified small claims recovery procedure

Article L125-1

A simplified procedure for the collection of small claims may be implemented by a bailiff at the request of the creditor for the payment of a claim arising from a contract or from a statutory obligati…

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Chapter I: General provisions

Article L411-1

Unless there is a special provision, eviction from a building or inhabited premises may only be carried out by virtue of a court order or an enforceable conciliation report and after service of a summ…

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Chapter I: General provisions

Article L141-1

No enforcement measure may be carried out on a Sunday or public holiday unless authorised by the judge in case of necessity. No enforcement measure may be commenced before six o'clock in the morning o…

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Article L311-1

The purpose of a property seizure is the forced sale of the debtor's property or, where applicable, that of the third party purchaser, with a view to distributing the proceeds.

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Chapter I: Seizure of immovable property

Article L321-1

The creditor seizes the property by deed served on the debtor or third party purchaser.

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Section 4: Common provisions

Article L322-14

The payment of the price or its deposit and the payment of the costs of the sale shall, as of right, purge the property of any security interest published in respect of the debtor with effect from the…

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Section 3: Sale by auction

Article L322-11

The bill of sale is only issued to the successful bidder upon proof of payment of the taxed costs.

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Chapter II: Enforcement officers

Article L122-1

Only the bailiffs responsible for enforcement may carry out forced execution and protective seizures. They are obliged to provide their services or assistance except where the measure requested appear…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter III: Definitive advertising

Article L533-1

Provisional advertising ceases to have effect if, within a period set by decree, it has not been confirmed by definitive advertising.

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