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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter: On-call duty

Article L131-3

The astreinte, even if final, is liquidated by the enforcement judge, unless the judge who ordered it remains seized of the case or has expressly reserved the power to do so.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Single chapter: On-call duty

Article R131-3

No astreinte may be enforced before it has been liquidated. The decision ordering an astreinte that has not yet been liquidated allows a precautionary measure to be taken in respect of a sum provision…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Chapter VIII: Insurance against technological disasters.

Article R128-3

…sional use placed in residential premises are not eligible for compensation under articles L. 128-1 and L. 128-2.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Communication obligations of the Consumer Ombudsman

Article L614-3

Parties must always have the option of using postal mediation.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter III: Share categories

Article L6313-3

…r the best possible conditions ; 2° To encourage workers to adapt to their jobs, to changes in jobs and to remain in employment, and to participate in the development of their skills, whether or not r…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE V: Powers of investigation.

Article D450-3

…ns he wishes to undertake into facts likely to fall within the scope of Articles L. 420-1, L. 420-2 and L. 420-5. It sends the documents in its possession justifying the launch of an investigation. Th…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Investigations

Article R232-86-3

Reports drawn up in the course of investigations state the nature, date and place of the findings. They are signed by the investigator and the person concerned by the investigations. If the latter ref…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 2: Reimbursement of expenses.

Article L2123-18-3

Exceptional assistance and rescue expenses incurred in an emergency by the mayor or a deputy using their personal funds may be reimbursed to them by the municipality on production of supporting docume…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Election documents

Article R2122-52-3

…ebsite referred to in Article R. 2122-19 , on a date that he shall set by order, the election propaganda documents that have been the subject of a validation decision under the conditions provided for…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section II: Information to be provided

Article L522-3

Without prejudice to the provisions of articles L. 521-1 and L. 521-2, the intermediary or insurance company shall provide the prospective subscriber or member with the following information prior to…

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