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Article 205 of the French Code of civil procedure

Everyone may be heard as a witness, with the exception of persons who are incapacitated from giving evidence in court.

Persons who are unable to give evidence may, however, be heard under the same conditions, but without taking an oath. However, descendants may never be heard on the grievances raised by the spouses in support of an application for divorce or legal separation.

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Article 205

Chacun peut être entendu comme témoin, à l’exception des personnes qui sont frappées d’une incapacité de témoigner en justice.

Les personnes qui ne peuvent témoigner peuvent cependant être entendues dans les mêmes conditions, mais sans prestation de serment. Toutefois, les descendants ne peuvent jamais être entendus sur les griefs invoqués par les époux à l’appui d’une demande en divorce ou en séparation de corps.

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