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Article L733-12 of the French Consumer Code

Before giving judgment, the judge may, at the request of a party, make a provisional order for the execution of one or more of the measures mentioned in Article L. 733-11.

He may cause a call for creditors to be published.

He may verify, even of his own motion, the validity of the claims and the documents evidencing them as well as the amount of the sums claimed and ensure that the debtor is indeed in the situation defined in article L. 711-1.

It may also prescribe any investigative measures it deems useful. The costs relating thereto shall be borne by the State.

Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the judge may obtain communication of any information enabling him to assess the debtor’s situation and its possible evolution.

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Article L733-12

Avant de statuer, le juge peut, à la demande d’une partie, ordonner par provision l’exécution d’une ou plusieurs des mesures mentionnées à l’article L. 733-11.

Il peut faire publier un appel aux créanciers.

Il peut vérifier, même d’office, la validité des créances et des titres qui les constatent ainsi que le montant des sommes réclamées et s’assurer que le débiteur se trouve bien dans la situation définie à l’article L. 711-1.

Il peut également prescrire toute mesure d’instruction qu’il estime utile. Les frais relatifs à celle-ci sont mis à la charge de l’Etat.

Nonobstant toute disposition contraire, le juge peut obtenir communication de tout renseignement lui permettant d’apprécier la situation du débiteur et l’évolution possible de celle-ci.

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