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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Right of accession to what is produced by the thing

Article 549

The simple possessor makes the fruits his own only where he possesses in good faith. Otherwise, he is bound to return the products with the thing to the owner who claims it; if the said products are n…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-title I: Common provisions.

Article 529

Where several parties are jointly and severally or indivisibly liable, notification made to one of them shall cause the time limit to run only in respect of that party. In cases where a judgment benef…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Preparation, audit and approval of accounts

Article 514

…he operations that have taken place since the last account was drawn up and submit it for the verification and approval provided for in the articles 511 to 513-1. In addition, within three months of t…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section II: Hallmarks

Article 526

It is forbidden to hold or offer for sale works marked with false hallmarks or stolen hallmarks (1) or on which the hallmark marks are found attached, soldered or counter-stamped. These works will be…

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

Article 919-5

…sly collaborated on writing or directing at least one cinematographic work in the documentary genre:1° Released in cinemas in France in 2020 or 2021 or scheduled to be released in cinemas in 2020 but…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Cross-border recognition.

Article 509-10

Applications made pursuant to Articles 41, 50, Article 56(6), Article 57 or Article 68(2) and (3) of Council Regulation (EU) 2019/1111 of 25 June 2019 concerning jurisdiction and the recognition and e…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Sub-title I: Common provisions.

Article 528-1

If the judgment has not been notified within two years of its delivery, the party who appeared shall no longer be entitled to bring an appeal as a principal claim after the expiry of the said period.…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Respect for the human body

Article 16-5

Agreements having the effect of conferring a proprietary value on the human body, its elements or its products are void.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions

Article 17-5

In this title, majority and minority have the same meaning as in French law.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 3 : Transcription of a marriage celebrated abroad by a foreign authority

Article 171-5

…n. The future spouses are informed of the rules provided for in the first paragraph when the certificate of capacity to marry is issued. The request for transcription is made to the consular or diplom…

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