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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Effects of the guarantee between the guarantors

Article 2312

If there is more than one guarantor, the one who paid has a personal claim and a subrogatory claim against the others, each for its share.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 4: Termination of the guarantee

Article 2319

A guarantor of the balance of a current or deposit account may no longer be sued five years after the end of the guarantee.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Effects of the guarantee between the debtor and the guarantor

Article 2311

…rantor has no recourse if he paid the debt without notifying the debtor and if the debtor subsequently paid it or had the means at the time of payment to have it declared extinguished. However, the gu…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 4: Termination of the guarantee

Article 2317

The guarantor's heirs are only liable for debts arising before the death. Any clause to the contrary is deemed unwritten.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 4: Termination of the guarantee

Article 2314

Where subrogation to the creditor's rights can no longer be effected in his favour through the creditor's fault, the guarantor shall be discharged to the extent of the loss he suffers. Any clause to t…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 5: The electronic portal

Article Annexe art. R814-58-6

ANNEX TO ARTICLE R. 814-58-6 OF THE COMMERCIAL CODE Data and information that may be recorded in the electronic portal with regard to third parties who receive or issue the documents referred to in th…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 5: The electronic portal

Article Annexe art. R814-58-2

ANNEX TO ARTICLE R. 814-58-2 OF THE COMMERCE CODE Data and information provided when registering on the portal Contents of the declaration 1° Identity of the person concerned (surname, first names), d…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Keeping the register

Article ANNEXE, art. 30-5

…associations is kept under the judge's supervision by the court registry, in accordance with a model set by order of the Minister of Justice. An order of the same Minister sets the date from which th…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 6: Special provisions for umbrella funds

Article R214-231

Where the finance company has several sub-funds, the provisions of this sub-section apply to each of the sub-funds.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General duties of dental surgeons.

Article R4127-231

It is the duty of the dental surgeon to take all necessary precautions to prevent unauthorised persons from gaining access to the medicines and products he or she is required to use in the practice of…

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