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Showing 101110 of 32644 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 5-12-1984 n° 83-12.895

French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-section 2: Obligations.

Article L228-83

In the event of the company's receivership or liquidation, the representatives of the bondholders' group are empowered to act on behalf of the latter.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 4: Hospital duties for pharmacy students.

Article R6153-83

Hospital pharmacy students are subject to the internal rules of the establishment to which they are assigned. They are required to carry out the tasks entrusted to them during their placement and to f…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Remuneration policy and practices

Article L511-83

In all cases, the actual payment of the variable part of the remuneration, including the part deferred pursuant to Article L. 511-82, takes into account the financial situation of the credit instituti…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Common provisions.

Article R214-83

Direct or indirect holdings in the companies referred to in 2° and 3° of I of article L. 214-36 are only eligible for inclusion in the assets of an undertaking for collective real estate investment if…

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter I: Purpose and award conditions

Article 831-3

For each request, the amount invested, the amount of the advance granted or, where applicable, the total of these two amounts, may not exceed 30% of the additional energy costs incurred by the operato…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article 83-2

In the event of a joint investigation, the examining magistrate in charge of the investigation coordinates its progress. He alone has the authority to refer the matter to the liberty and custody judge…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Miscellaneous provisions

Article L512-83

In the event of the dissolution followed by the liquidation of a regional mutual or union, the remaining assets, after payment of the company's debts and reimbursement of the capital actually paid in,…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Other narcotic substances and preparations

Article R5132-83

Persons holding the authorisation provided for in article R. 5132-74 are required to draw up an annual statement indicating for each narcotic drug: 1° The quantities received ; 2° The quantities used…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Preferential allocations.

Article 832-3

Preferential allotment may be applied for jointly by several successors in order to keep the undivided property together. Failing amicable agreement, the application for preferential allotment is brou…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Emergency provisions

Article R4411-83

In the event of an emergency caused by a serious danger to workers, the Minister responsible for labour may, by order, limit, regulate or prohibit the marketing or use, for whatever purpose, as well a…

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