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Showing 131140 of 56058 articles for Art. Decree of 16 August 1901

French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 1: Provisions common to the various enforcement courts

Article D49-16

In urgent cases, in particular where the withdrawal or revocation of a measure is being considered, the time limit for summons provided for in Article D. 49-15 paragraph is not applicable, and the law…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Technical sports advisors to sports federations

Article R131-16

The tasks of sports technical advisors that may be carried out by sports federations in application of article L. 131-12 are those of national technical director, national coach, national technical ad…

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French General Tax CodeIn force
Section I: Taxes to be levied for the common fund for agricultural accidents at work

Article 1622

The insurers contribute to the financing of the expenses mentioned in article L. 753-1 du code rural et de la pêche maritime. This contribution is calculated in proportion to the number of people insu…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Section 2: Swimming establishments and aquatic activities

Article D322-16

…draws up a surveillance and rescue organisation plan which sets out, depending on the configuration of the establishment mentioned in article D. 322-12: 1° The number of people responsible for ensurin…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Redemption option.

Article 1664

The seller with a repurchase agreement may exercise his action against a second purchaser, even if the repurchase option was not declared in the second contract.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Redemption option.

Article 1671

If the sale of an inheritance belonging to several has not been made jointly and of the whole inheritance together, and each has sold only the share which he had in it, they may separately exercise th…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Redemption option.

Article 1661

The term set is mandatory and cannot be extended by the judge.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Redemption option.

Article 1663

The time limit runs against all persons, even against the minor, except, where applicable, recourse against whomsoever.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Redemption option.

Article 1666

He may set up the benefit of the discussion against his seller's creditors.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Redemption option.

Article 1673

The seller who makes use of the repurchase agreement must reimburse not only the principal price, but also the expenses and fair costs of the sale, the necessary repairs, and those which have increase…

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