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Showing 16 of 6 articles for Art. 1138

French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Defects in consent

Article 1138

Larceny is also constituted if it emanates from the contracting party's representative, business manager, servant or surety. It is also constituted when it emanates from a third party in collusion.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section III: Other proceedings falling within the jurisdiction of the family affairs judge

Article 1138

Within fifteen days of the application, the clerk's office summons the defendant to the hearing by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. However, where the application states that the def…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Subsection 2: Assisted witnesses

Article 113-8

If, in the course of the proceedings, the examining magistrate considers that serious or corroborating evidence has come to light justifying the examination of the assisted witness, he shall proceed w…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter III: Copyright owners

Article L113-8

The natural person or persons responsible for the intellectual creation of a radio work shall be the author of that work. The provisions of the last paragraph of Article L. 113-7 and those of article…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter III: Obligations of the insurer and the insured.

Article L113-8

Independently of the ordinary grounds for nullity, and subject to the provisions of article L. 132-26, the insurance contract is null and void in the event of concealment or intentional misrepresentat…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 1: General conditions of employment, recruitment and grading

Article R113-8

Persons recruited under article R. 113-4 are classified in the normal grade for their category, taking into account their professional experience, diplomas and qualifications held or obtained in respe…

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