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Showing 35613570 of 50455 articles for Art. Cass. com. 10 February 1987 n° 85-13.262 · Cass. com. 12 June 2007 n° 06-14.872 · Cass. com. 16 May 1995 · Cass. com. 27 May 2015 n° 14-14.744 · Cass. com. 12 December 1995 · Cass. com. 21 May 1996 · BOI-ENR-DMTOM-10-10-10 et -10-20-10

French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 5: Compensation for loss resulting from non-performance of the contract

Article 1231-7

…ompensation awarded on appeal bears interest from the date of the appeal decision. The appeal judge may always derogate from the provisions of this paragraph.

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 3: Approval of supporters' associations

Article D224-12

The Prefect or, where applicable, the Police Prefect shall be notified without delay of any changes to the Articles of Association, the by-laws and the list of members responsible for the administrati…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions common to minors and adults

Article 1234-3

The family council may only deliberate if at least half of its members are present. If this number is not reached, the judge may either adjourn the meeting or take the decision himself in an emergency…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Provisions relating to professional customers

Article D533-12

The retail client may waive part of the protection afforded by the rules of conduct. In this case, the investment services provider other than an asset management company may treat the retail client a…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R221-12

Where appropriate, the bailiff may take photographs of the items seized. These photographs are kept by the bailiff for the purpose of verifying the seized goods. They may only be disclosed when a disp…

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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 Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article R1112-12

…n though there are enough beds available in the establishment to accommodate the patient, admission may be ordered by the Director General of the Regional Health Agency.

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

Article R123-120

…opean Economic Area of the registered office of a European company registered in France, article R. 123-110 is not applicable.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Purpose and terms of the contract

Article D6114-12

Where appropriate, the contract sets out the financial compensation associated with the contractual commitments, in particular those covered by the regional intervention fund provided for in article L…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Management of the information and monitoring system for exposure to ionising radiation

Article R4451-129

The Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire shall draw up an annual report on the results of measurements of worker exposure, including levels of exposure to ionising radiation, taking part…

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