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

Article R121-10

During the course of the proceedings, any party may also present its case by letter addressed to the enforcement judge, provided that it can prove that the opposing party was aware of it before the he…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 3: Orders on request

Article R121-24

In all cases where, in order to carry out the operation for which he is responsible, the judicial officer must obtain the judge's authorisation, he is entitled to refer the matter to the judge by mean…

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

Article R121-5

Unless otherwise provided, the common provisions of Book I of the Code of Civil Procedure apply to civil enforcement proceedings before the execution judge, with the exception of articles 481-1 and 48…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 2: Ordinary procedure

Article R121-19

Unless otherwise provided, the decision of the enforcement judge may be appealed, unless it is a judicial administration measure.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Jurisdiction

Article R121-2

Unless otherwise provided, the enforcement judge with territorial jurisdiction, at the choice of the applicant, is that of the place where the debtor resides or that of the place where the measure is…

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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
Paragraph 2: Ordinary procedure

Article R121-13

The judge ensures that sufficient time has elapsed between the summons or writ of summons and the hearing to allow the defendant to prepare his defence.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 2: Ordinary procedure

Article R121-16

The enforcement judge may reserve the right to verify the enforcement of his decision and, to this end, prescribe the necessary measures.

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

Article R121-7

Where representation by a lawyer is not compulsory, the parties shall defend themselves.They may be assisted or represented by:1° A lawyer;2° Their spouse;3° Their partner or the person with whom they…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Paragraph 2: Ordinary procedure

Article R121-22

…prejudice to any damages that may be claimed.The First President's decision is not subject to appeal.

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