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Showing 721730 of 30246 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 6-11-1991 n° 1588

French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter Va: Divorce and legal separation by mutual consent by private deed countersigned by lawyers and filed with a notary

Article 1144-4

The divorce agreement that fixes alimony or compensatory allowance in the form of a life annuity sets out the collection procedures and the rules for revising the claim, as well as the criminal penalt…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Section 4: Common provisions

Article D214-11

The period provided for in…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and eligibility criteria

Article 722-11

Direct subsidies contribute to the following promotional expenses, provided they are directly allocated to the promotion of works abroad, excluding the company's own operating expenses: 1° Dubbing int…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Guardianship arrangements.

Article R712-11

In the context of enhanced guardianship and without prejudice to the provisions of articles R. 712-6, R. 712-7 and R. 712-8, the following decisions are enforceable only when approved by the superviso…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 10: Special provisions.

Article R5141-117

Substances with anti-infectious, anti-parasitic (external and internal), anti-inflammatory, analgesic, neuroleptic, anaesthetic, hormonal or anabolic properties are subject, in application of the last…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: The creditor and the writ of execution

Article L111-11

Unless otherwise provided, an appeal in cassation in civil matters does not prevent the execution of the contested decision. Such enforcement may only give rise to restitution; it may in no case be im…

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

Article 1281-11

The remuneration of the person in charge of the distribution shall be deducted from the funds to be distributed and borne by the creditors, in proportion to the sum due to each of them.In the event of…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Section 2: Approval of organised adapted holidays.

Article R412-11

A receipt will be issued once the application is complete. An application for authorisation submitted by a natural person must state the applicant's marital status, profession and place of residence,…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Sub-sub-paragraph 3: European companies.

Article R123-118

In addition to the obligations set out in this Title, European Companies must file, no later than fifteen days after their application for registration, the following deeds and documents:1° In the eve…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Meetings.

Article L4132-11

The president alone has the police of the assembly. He may have any individual who disturbs order expelled from the audience or arrested. In the event of a crime or misdemeanour, he draws up a report,…

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