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Article 939 of the French Code of civil procedure

When the case is not ready to be heard, one of the members of the chamber may be appointed to hear it. This member may be appointed before the hearing scheduled for the debates.

The magistrate responsible for hearing the case shall organise the exchanges between the parties appearing under the conditions and subject to the sanctions provided for in Article 446-2.

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Article 939

Lorsque l’affaire n’est pas en état d’être jugée, son instruction peut être confiée à un des membres de la chambre. Celui-ci peut être désigné avant l’audience prévue pour les débats.

Le magistrat chargé d’instruire l’affaire organise les échanges entre les parties comparantes dans les conditions et sous les sanctions prévues à l’article 446-2.

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