Code of Organization and Civil Procedure (Cap. 12), article 349

349. It shall not be lawful for any judge, magistrate, registrar, court executing officer or licensed auctioneer or broker to bid, either directly or indirectly, in an auction in which he is concerned by reason of his office. Nevertheless, if any of them desires to bid, another person shall be surrogated by the competent authority in his stead. Expulsion of debtor from place of sale if he hinders proceedings. Amended by: XIV.2006.49.