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Showing 17711780 of 49367 articles for Art. Cass. com. 6 June 1990 · Cass. com. 3 June 2014 · Cass. 1re civ. 8 January 2002

French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I: Collection, preparation and storage of blood, blood components and labile blood products.

Article L1221-8-1

…rt of research involving the human body. In all cases, the principles mentioned in Articles L. 1221-3, L. 1221-4 and L. 1221-6 are applicable, without prejudice to the provisions of Title II of Book I…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter II: Conclusion and proof of the insurance contract - Form and transmission of policies.

Article R112-6

…ntee ceilings and, where applicable, the geographical cover and a summary of the risks not covered; 3° The premium payment arrangements and payment deadlines; 4° The main exclusions from the scope of…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
II: Public land registry service

Article 881 J

…contribution levied for the write-off required in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 2436 of the Civil Code shall be liquidated at a single rate of 0.05% on the sums subject to the write-…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Supervision of the financial system, cooperation and exchanges of information on national territory

Article R631-8

…ote. Decisions of the Financial Stability Board relating to 4°, 4° bis, 4° ter and 5° of Article L. 631-2-1 are adopted if at least four members vote in favour. In the event of a tie, the Chairman has…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 3: Choice of the most economically advantageous tender

Article L2152-8

The award criteria do not confer unlimited freedom of choice on the purchaser and guarantee the possibility of genuine competition. They are made public under the conditions laid down by decree in the…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Subsection 3: Obligations and responsibilities of the authorised representative

Article L2422-8

The mandatary is subject to the obligation of personal performance of the project management contract.He is subject to the provisions of this book in the exercise of the powers entrusted to him by the…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Application for release by the foreign national

Article L742-8

…udge. However, the decision to keep an asylum seeker in detention as provided for in article L. 754-3 may only be challenged before the administrative judge.The decision shall be made in accordance wi…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Rendering of accounts and termination of guardianship.

Article 810-7

The curator reports to the judge on the transactions carried out by him. The filing of the account shall be publicised. The curator shall present the account to any creditor or heir who so requests.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Rendering of accounts and termination of guardianship.

Article 810-12

…of debts and legacies; 2° By the realisation of all assets and the consignment of the net proceeds; 3° By the restitution of the estate to the heirs whose rights are recognised; 4° By the State being…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Rendering of accounts and termination of guardianship.

Article 810-11

Administration, management and sales fees give rise to the privilege of 1° of articles 2331 et 2377.

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