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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Attachment of successively enforceable claims

Article R211-16

In the event of a dispute, the garnishee pays the outstanding debt to a receiver appointed, in the absence of an amicable agreement, by the enforcement judge hearing the case. If the sums sequestered…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter IV: The amicable settlement hearing

Article 774-1

The judge hearing a dispute involving rights that are freely available to the parties may, at the request of one of the parties or ex officio after obtaining their opinion, decide that they will be su…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Therapeutic use exemptions

Article D232-78

Reasons are given for refusal of authorisation, in compliance with the rules set out in article L. 1110-4 of the Public Health Code. The applicant and, where applicable, the person(s) exercising paren…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Draws of lots.

Article R*150-4

In the event of a draw, the sums repaid must be either equal to or increase with each successive draw, without exceeding the capital repayable at maturity. Draws may not be made more than once a month…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 7: Payment.

Article L511-35

In the event of refusal of payment, on the request made under the two preceding articles, the owner of the lost bill of exchange retains all his rights by an act of protest. This deed must be made on…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 1: Tasks and operation

Article R822-3

Each year, the National Consumer Institute draws up an activity report which includes, where applicable, proposals for legislative or regulatory amendments proposed by the commission referred to in Ar…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter II: Enforcement of sentences.

Article R57-4

In the event of a new prosecution being brought against a convicted offender under his supervision, the enforcement judge is notified by the public prosecutor. He will provide this magistrate with any…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: Closure of the judicial liquidation.

Article R643-24

The court shall rule on the resumption of the judicial liquidation proceedings provided for in Article L. 643-13 after having heard or duly summoned the debtor. The decision to resume proceedings is s…

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
SINGLE CHAPTER

Article D1241-5

The Conseil national des opérations funéraires may only deliberate if at least half of its appointed members are present or represented. If this condition is not met, its members are convened for a ne…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R3211-8

Before the liberty and custody judge and the first president of the court of appeal, the person undergoing psychiatric care is assisted or represented by a lawyer. He shall be represented by a lawyer…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
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