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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: The European Small Claims Procedure.

Article 1390

At its request, the registry will issue the certificate relating to a judgment given under the European Small Claims Procedure.The registry will also issue the certificate relating to a judgment given…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Precautionary measures taken after the opening of an estate

Article 1306

The application shall be brought before the president of the judicial court within whose jurisdiction the estate is opened, who shall rule by order on a motion. The assistance of a lawyer shall not be…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-section II: The descriptive statement

Article 1323

When it appears that the consistency of the goods left on the premises after separation of the precious objects pursuant to the provisions of article 1313 does not justify the affixing of seals, the b…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: The inventory.

Article 1330

In addition to the particulars prescribed, as the case may be, for deeds drawn up by a judicial auctioneer, a bailiff or a notary, by the laws and regulations applicable to these professions, the inve…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection II: Renunciation.

Article 1339

The declaration of renunciation of an inheritance addressed or filed by the heir or notary at the registry of the judicial court shall indicate the surname, first names, profession and domicile of the…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: The role of the curator.

Article 1346

Information delivered to creditors or legatees of the existence of a new advertisement is made by simple letter.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Special provisions.

Article 1373

In the event of disagreement between the co-sharers on the draft liquidation statement drawn up by the notary, the notary shall forward to the assigned judge a report setting out the respective statem…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions

Article 1300

The information provided for in the second paragraph of article 1397 of the Civil Code is notified to the persons who had been parties to the marriage contract, to the adult children of each spouse or…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2 : Judicial homologation of the change of matrimonial property regime

Article 1302

A copy of the notarial deed that modifies or completely changes the matrimonial property regime is attached to the request.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Precautionary measures taken after the opening of an estate

Article 1304

A judicial officer can carry out any protective measures that may be necessary after a person's death. These conservatory measures are, depending on the value of the goods found on site, the affixing…

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