French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.
Article 1838
The term of the company may not exceed ninety-nine years.
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The term of the company may not exceed ninety-nine years.
Anything that is in commerce, and not consumed by use, may be the subject of this convention.
…ess provision is made in the Articles of Association that they must be approved by the partners. It may, however, be agreed that such death will result in the dissolution of the company or that it wil…
The lender may not reclaim the things lent before the agreed term.
In the event of the conviction of a publican for rebellion or violence against officers, the court may, independently of any other penalties incurred, order the closure of the outlet for a period of u…
The parties may defend themselves, subject to cases in which representation is compulsory.
Customs officers may only open packages held in customs custody and check their contents in the presence of the owner or consignee or, failing this, and at the request of the customs administration, a…
The judge may, in any matter, summon the parties or one of them to appear personally.
The lessor may request termination earlier if the lessee does not fulfil his obligations.
Decisions may still result from the consent of all partners expressed in a deed.
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