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Showing 11111120 of 27796 articles for Art. Cass. civ. 6 December 1988

French Labour CodeIn force
Section 2: Specific safety study.

Article R4543-6

Except in the case provided for in article R. 4543-5, the specific safety study remains the property of the contractor. A copy is given to the owner of the equipment.

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
French Sports CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Accounting and financial system

Article D211-65

…immovable property, income from the sale of prototypes and small series; 5° Donations and legacies; 6° sums that may be received in respect of continuing education and apprenticeship tax; 7° Income fr…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Sub-title II: Courts with jurisdiction to prosecute, investigate and try crimes against humanity and war crimes and offences

Article 628-2

…at a judicial court other than that of Paris may, for offences falling within the scope of Article 628, request the investigating judge to relinquish jurisdiction in favour of the Paris investigating…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section III: Payment of compensation.

Article R172-6

…ction is based on recourse by a third party, from the date of the legal action against the insured; 6° For an action for recovery of any sum paid under the insurance contract, from the date of the und…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 2: The National Commission for Commercial Development.

Article L751-6

…al Assembly, the President of the Senate, the Minister for Trade and the Minister for Town Planning;6° Four representatives of local elected representatives: one representing the communes, one represe…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Employee inventions

Article R611-6

…by the employer of the employee's declaration containing the information provided for in Article R. 611-2 or, in the event of a recognised and justified request for additional information, the date on…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: The insurance certificate.

Article A211-6

As regards the supporting document provided for in Article R. 211-15, the following must be indicated under the vehicle's characteristics: 1° In all cases, the type and make of the vehicle ; 2° In the…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Aid for veterinary students

Article D1511-63

…y. The repayment terms and conditions are specified in the contract provided for in article D. 1511-62; > In part if the duration of the contract is not exceeded. 2° In part if the period of practice…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Employed persons

Article R4312-66

The habitual practice of the nursing profession, in any form whatsoever, within a State administration, a local authority or a public establishment is subject to a written contract, except in cases wh…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Hospital duties for odontology students.

Article R6153-68

The hospital odontology students referred to in article R. 6153-63 participate in hospital activities under the responsibility of the referring practitioner designated by the person in charge of teach…

AI translation · Updated 30 Oct 2023Open Article
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