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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section I: Certificates.

Article 203

The judge may always proceed by way of an enquiry to hear the author of an attestation.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title XVI: Arbitration agreement

Article 2059

All persons may compromise on the rights of which they have free disposal.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection I: General provisions.

Article 204

Where the investigation is ordered, evidence to the contrary may be adduced by witnesses without further decision.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection I: General provisions.

Article 208

…shall be heard in the presence of the parties or the parties called. By way of exception, the judge may, if the circumstances so require, invite a party to withdraw subject to the party's right to be…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title XV: Transactions

Article 2046

A civil interest arising from an offence may be settled. A settlement does not prevent prosecution by the public prosecutor.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter V: Obligations arising from marriage

Article 209

…n no longer provide it, or the other no longer needs it in whole or in part, discharge or reduction may be requested.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title XVII: Participatory procedure agreement

Article 2064

Any person, assisted by his or her lawyer, may conclude a participatory procedure agreement on the rights of which he or she has free disposal, subject to the provisions of Article 2067.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
Section III: Determination of taxable profit

Article 209

…December of the year following the year of creation.Subject to the option provided for in Article 220 quinquies, in the event of a deficit incurred during a financial year, this deficit is considered…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter V: Obligations arising from marriage

Article 208

…proportion to the need of the person claiming it, and the wealth of the person owing it. The judge may, even of his own motion, and according to the circumstances of the case, attach to the alimony a…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter IV: The different ways in which the term of office ends.

Article 2007

The agent may renounce the mandate, by notifying the principal of his renunciation. Nevertheless, if such renunciation prejudices the principal he must be compensated by the agent, unless the agent fi…

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