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Article 1438 of the French Code of civil procedure

The party may obtain a copy of an unregistered or imperfect document; he must apply to the president of the judicial court. The request shall be made by petition.

In the event of refusal or silence on the part of the custodian of the document, the matter shall be referred to the president of the judicial court.

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Article 1438

La partie peut obtenir copie d’un acte non enregistré ou imparfait ; elle doit en faire la demande au président du tribunal judiciaire. La demande est présentée par requête.

En cas de refus ou de silence du dépositaire de l’acte, il en est référé au président du tribunal judiciaire.

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