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Showing 91–100 of 62472 articles for “Art. Décret 55-22 du 4-1-1955”
Waiver may be express or may result from the unreserved enforcement of an unenforceable judgment.Waiver is not effective if, subsequently, another party itself regularly appeals.
Persons capable of compromising may waive the appeal. They may do so only in respect of rights of which they have free disposal.
The possessor is in good faith when he possesses as owner, by virtue of a title transferring ownership of which he is unaware of the defects. He ceases to be in good faith from the moment these defect…
Everything that unites with and incorporates into the thing belongs to the owner, according to the rules that will hereinafter be established.
In places where a crime has been committed, it is forbidden, on pain of the fine laid down for fourth-class offences, for any unauthorised person to alter the state of the premises or take any samples…
In the performance of their duties, customs officers must carry their commission of employment, which states that they have taken an oath; they are obliged to show it at the first requisition.
…has received the registered letter from the bailiff, the writ deposited at the bailiff's office produces the same effects as if it had been delivered in person.The bailiff may also, instead of the re…
Service of decisions, where necessary, shall be effected at the request of the public prosecutor or the civil party.
Subpoenas and service, unless otherwise provided by laws and regulations, shall be made by writ of bailiff.Notifications shall be made by administrative means.The bailiff may not instrument for himsel…
The period between the day on which the summons is issued and the day set for the appearance before the criminal or police court is at least ten days, if the party summoned resides in a department of…
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