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Article 1009 of the French Code of civil procedure

The First President, or his delegate, at the request of one of the parties or of his own motion, may, after obtaining the opinion of the Public Prosecutor, reduce the time limits laid down for the filing of pleadings and exhibits.

In such a case, the President of the competent panel shall set the date of the hearing as soon as the rapporteur or rapporteurs have been appointed.

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Article 1009

Le premier président, ou son délégué, à la demande d’une des parties ou d’office, peut, après avis du procureur général, réduire les délais prévus pour le dépôt des mémoires et des pièces.

Dans ce cas, le président de la formation compétente fixe la date de l’audience dès la désignation du ou des rapporteurs.

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