Article 1386 of the French Civil Code
The judge may of his own motion refer the oath to one of the parties. This oath may not be referred to the other party. Its probative value is left to the judge’s discretion.
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The judge may of his own motion refer the oath to one of the parties. This oath may not be referred to the other party. Its probative value is left to the judge’s discretion.
The court may only refer the oath of its own motion, either on the application or on the objection to it, if it is not fully justified or completely devoid of evidence.
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