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Article 834 of the French Code of civil procedure

In all cases of urgency, the president of the judicial court or the protection litigation judge within the limits of his jurisdiction, may order in summary proceedings all measures that do not come up against any serious challenge or that are justified by the existence of a dispute.

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Article 835 of the French Code of civil procedure

The president of the judicial court or the judge in charge of litigation relating to protection within the limits of his jurisdiction may always, even in the presence of a serious dispute, prescribe in summary proceedings the protective measures or measures of restoration that are necessary, either to prevent imminent damage, or to put an end to a manifestly unlawful disturbance. In cases where the existence of the obligation is…

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Article 836-1 of the French Code of civil procedure

At any time during the proceedings, the parties may expressly agree to the proceedings being conducted without a hearing in accordance with the provisions of Article L. 212-5-1 of the Code de l’organisation judiciaire. In this case, article 828 and, where representation by a lawyer is not compulsory, of article 829.

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Article 836-2 of the French Code of civil procedure

The president of the judicial court or the protection litigation judge hearing the case in summary proceedings may decide that the parties will be summoned to an amicable settlement hearing in accordance with the procedures set out in the article in articles 774-1 to 774-4.

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Article 837 of the French Code of civil procedure

At the request of one of the parties and if the urgency justifies it, the president of the judicial court or the protection litigation judge hearing the case in summary proceedings may refer the case to a hearing and set a date for a decision on the merits. He will ensure that the defendant has sufficient time to prepare his defence. The order constitutes a referral to the court. Where…

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Article 839 of the French Code of civil procedure

Where provision is made by law or regulation for the case to be decided under the accelerated procedure on the merits, the president of the judicial court shall hear the case under the conditions of article 481-1. At any time during the proceedings, the parties may expressly agree that the proceedings may proceed without a hearing in accordance with the provisions of article L. 212-5-1 of the code de l’organisation…

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Article 840 of the French Code of civil procedure

In disputes governed by the ordinary written procedure, the president of the court may, in urgent cases, authorise the plaintiff, at his request, to summon the defendant on a fixed date. Where appropriate, he shall designate the chamber to which the case is to be assigned. The application must set out the reasons for the urgency, contain the claimant’s submissions and refer to the supporting documents. A copy of the…

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