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Article 762 of the French Code of civil procedure

Where representation by a lawyer is not compulsory, the parties shall defend themselves.

The parties may be assisted or represented by:

-a lawyer;

-their spouse, cohabitee or the person with whom they have entered into a civil solidarity pact;

-their parents or relatives in the direct line;

-their parents or relatives in the collateral line up to and including the third degree;

-persons exclusively attached to their personal service or business.

The representative, if not a lawyer, must provide proof of a special power of attorney.

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Article 762

Lorsque la représentation par avocat n’est pas obligatoire, les parties se défendent elles-mêmes.


Les parties peuvent se faire assister ou représenter par :


-un avocat ;


-leur conjoint, leur concubin ou la personne avec laquelle elles ont conclu un pacte civil de solidarité ;


-leurs parents ou alliés en ligne directe ;


-leurs parents ou alliés en ligne collatérale jusqu’au troisième degré inclus ;


-les personnes exclusivement attachées à leur service personnel ou à leur entreprise.


Le représentant, s’il n’est avocat, doit justifier d’un pouvoir spécial.

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