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Showing 2711–2720 of 28351 articles for “Art. 28 mai 1997”
It may not be exercised until five days after a summons has been served on the convicted person at the request of the pursuing party. In the event that the judgment of condemnation has not previously…
The judge may instruct the person he appoints to make findings. The person making the findings must not give any opinion on the consequences in fact or in law that may result.
The insurer may stipulate that no acknowledgement of liability or settlement made outside the insurer may be set up against it. The admission of the materiality of a fact cannot be equated with an adm…
Until the forced sale is carried out, the debtor may indicate to the garnishee the order in which the securities are to be sold. If the debtor fails to do so, their choice may not be challenged.
Partnership contracts may give rise to subsidies and other financial contributions. The terms and payment schedule for these grants and other financial contributions may be adapted to the duration of…
A municipal councillor who does not have French nationality may not be elected mayor or deputy mayor, nor may he or she hold office, even temporarily.
The execution of a request for service may be refused by the French authority if it is likely to prejudice the sovereignty or security of the State. It may also be refused if the request is not made i…
A gift-sharing arrangement may only concern present assets. The gift and the sharing may be made by separate deeds provided that the disposing party intervenes in both deeds.
The lessee may not dispose of any beast of the herd, either of the land or of the growth, without the consent of the lessor, who may not himself dispose of them without the consent of the lessee.
The Articles of Association may only be amended, in the absence of a clause to the contrary, by unanimous agreement of the partners. Under no circumstances may the commitments of a partner be increase…
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