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Article 479 of the French Code of civil procedure

The judgment by default or the judgment deemed to be contradictory rendered against a party residing abroad must expressly state the steps taken to give notice of the document instituting the proceedings to the defendant.

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Article 479

Le jugement par défaut ou le jugement réputé contradictoire rendu contre une partie demeurant à l’étranger doit constater expressément les diligences faites en vue de donner connaissance de l’acte introductif d’instance au défendeur.

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