French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3: Novation
Article 1332
Novation by change of debtor may be effected without the involvement of the first debtor.
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Novation by change of debtor may be effected without the involvement of the first debtor.
Novation by change of creditor requires the debtor's consent. The latter may, in advance, agree to the new creditor being designated by the first creditor.
Matrimonial agreements must be drawn up before the marriage is celebrated and can only take effect on the day of that celebration.
…defrauded, may challenge the change of matrimonial property regime under the conditions of Article 1341-2. The detailed rules for the application of this article shall be determined by decree in the…
All matrimonial agreements shall be drawn up by deed before a notary, in the presence and with the simultaneous consent of all the persons who are parties thereto or their proxies. When the contract i…
Any changes made to matrimonial agreements before the marriage is celebrated must be recorded by a deed drawn up in the same form. No change or counter-letter is, moreover, valid without the simultane…
An adult under guardianship or curatorship may not enter into matrimonial agreements without being assisted in the contract by his or her guardian or curator.Failing such assistance, the annulment of…
A minor who is capable of contracting marriage is capable of consenting to all agreements of which that contract is susceptible, and agreements and donations made by him are valid, provided that he wa…
…ricultural operation; 5° With the exception of those mentioned in the last paragraph of the article 1393, uncultivated land used for commercial or industrial purposes, such as building sites, goods de…
Property tax on built properties is established on the basis of the cadastral rental value of these properties determined in accordance with the principles defined by articles 1494 to 1508 and 1516 to…
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