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Article 896 of the French Code of civil procedure

At the request of one of the parties, and if justified by the urgency of the matter, the president of the court hearing an application for interim relief may refer the case to a hearing, the date of which he shall set, in order to rule on the merits of the case. He ensures that the defendant has sufficient time to prepare his defence. The order shall constitute a referral to the court.

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Article 896

A la demande de l’une des parties, et si l’urgence le justifie, le président saisi en référé peut renvoyer l’affaire à une audience dont il fixe la date pour qu’il soit statué au fond. Il veille à ce que le défendeur dispose d’un temps suffisant pour préparer sa défense. L’ordonnance emporte saisine du tribunal.

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