French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Buildings
Article 517
Property is immovable, or by its nature, or by its destination, or by the object to which it applies.
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Property is immovable, or by its nature, or by its destination, or by the object to which it applies.
Land and buildings are immovable by their nature.
It may be established on any kind of movable or immovable property.
The possessor is in good faith when he possesses as owner, by virtue of a title transferring ownership of which he is unaware of the defects. He ceases to be in good faith from the moment these defect…
No one may be compelled to dispose of his property, except in the public interest, and subject to fair and prior compensation.
Ownership of a thing, whether movable or immovable, gives a right to everything it produces, and to that which is accessorily united to it either naturally or artificially. This right is called the "r…
The natural or industrial fruits of the earth, The civil fruits, The growth of animals, belong to the owner by right of accession.
Ownership is the right to enjoy and dispose of things in the most absolute manner, provided they are not used in a way prohibited by laws or regulations.
Usufruct is established by law, or by the will of man.
The investigating judge, chosen from among the judges of the court, is appointed in the forms provided for the appointment of judges. If necessary, another judge may be temporarily entrusted, in the s…
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