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Showing 421430 of 22671 articles for Art. Cass. 3e Civ. 28-11-2012 n° 11-14.671

French Public procurement codeIn force
Paragraph 2: Renewable contracts

Article R2391-11

In the case of a renewable contract, an advance is paid to the contractor for each renewal under the conditions set out in sub-section 1.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 2: Seizure by immobilisation of the vehicle

Article R223-11

In the case provided for in article R. 223-10, the vehicle is sold as in the case of seizure and sale.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-section 2: Acknowledgement of deposit of hired objects.

Article D514-11

In the event of loss of the acknowledgement of deposit of a pledged item, the borrower must immediately inform the institution. The institution shall record this loss in the deed referred to in II of…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: General provisions.

Article L132-11

Where the insurance in the event of death has been taken out without the designation of a beneficiary, the guaranteed capital or annuity forms part of the policyholder's estate or succession.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Health threats

Article L3131-11

Unless otherwise stipulated, the procedures for applying this chapter are laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat, in particular :a) The content and procedures for drawing up and triggering the arra…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Conditions for approval of practitioners

Article R1131-11

Withdrawal of the approval of the practitioner referred to in article R. 1131-6 is incurred in the event of a breach of the prescriptions provided for in this chapter or in the event of a breach of th…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter II: Economic rights

Article L122-11

The agreements mentioned in article L. 122-10 may provide for flat-rate remuneration in the cases defined in 1° to 3° of Article L. 131-4.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Prior authorisation

Article R5213-11

In an emergency, the Director General of the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé may suspend the authorisation of an advertisement for a maximum period of three months.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Prior authorisation

Article R5223-11

In an emergency, the Director General of the Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé may suspend the authorisation of an advertisement for a maximum period of three months.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Time limits and forms of appeal

Article 380-11

The accused may withdraw his appeal until he is questioned by the presiding judge as provided by Article 272. This withdrawal invalidates any cross-appeals lodged by the public prosecutor or the other…

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