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Showing 261270 of 32644 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 5-12-1984 n° 83-12.895

French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter V: Distribution of funds outside of enforcement proceedings.

Article 1281-12

In commercial matters, the powers vested in the tribunal judiciaire and its president are exercised by the tribunal de commerce and its president.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Common provisions.

Article R4534-124

In the event of disagreement between the employer and the operator, either as to whether it is possible to de-energise the installation or, if de-energisation is recognised to be impossible, as to the…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 5: Common provisions.

Article R4534-125

In application of the provisions of this sub-section and prior to the start of the work, the employer: 1° Shall have the necessary protective devices installed; 2° Shall inform the workers, by means o…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Resolution

Article 1228

Depending on the circumstances, the court may declare the contract null and void or order its performance, possibly granting the debtor a time limit, or award only damages.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Resolution

Article 1227

In any event, termination may be requested in court.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Resolution

Article 1224

Termination results either from the application of a resolutory clause or, in the event of sufficiently serious non-performance, from notification by the creditor to the debtor or from a court decisio…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Resolution

Article 1230

Termination does not affect dispute settlement clauses or clauses intended to be effective even in the event of termination, such as confidentiality and non-competition clauses.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Resolution

Article 1225

The resolutory clause specifies the undertakings whose non-performance will result in the termination of the contract. The resolution is subject to an unsuccessful formal notice, if it has not been ag…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Resolution

Article 1226

The creditor may, at his own risk, rescind the contract by notice. Except in emergencies, it must first give formal notice to the defaulting debtor to fulfil its undertaking within a reasonable period…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Resolution

Article 1229

Resolution terminates the contract. Resolution takes effect, depending on the case, either under the conditions provided for by the resolutory clause, or on the date of receipt by the debtor of the no…

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