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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter III: Personal appearance of the parties.

Article 187

The judge, in making the order, shall fix the place, day and time of the personal appearance, unless it is made forthwith.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions.

Article 1802

Livestock may be given as any species of animal capable of growth or profit for agriculture or trade.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: The lender's obligations.

Article 1898

In consumer loans, the lender is liable under article 1891 for loans for use.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 6: Transfer of shares.

Article 1868

Forced realisation that does not arise from a pledge to which the other partners have given their consent must similarly be notified one month before the sale to the partners and the company. The memb…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 5: Contracts improperly referred to as livestock.

Article 1831

When one or more cows are donated to house and feed them, the lessor retains ownership: he has only the benefit of the calves born from them.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Simple livestock.

Article 1807

He is liable for fortuitous event only when it was preceded by some fault on his part, without which the loss would not have occurred.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 1834

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all companies unless otherwise provided by law by reason of their form or objects.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Criminal penalties

Article 1818

Judgment shall be displayed by the court for any infringement of the provisions relating to the harvest or stock declaration of wines.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Applications for nullity of marriage

Article 183

An action for nullity may no longer be brought either by the spouses or by the parents whose consent was required, whenever the marriage has been expressly or tacitly approved by those whose consent w…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 1840

The founders, as well as the first members of the management, executive or administrative bodies, are jointly and severally liable for any loss caused either by the failure to include a mandatory stat…

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