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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: More favourable balance sheet

Article R2211-4

In order to demonstrate that the assessment referred to in article R. 2211-3 is more favourable than that of other possible methods of carrying out the project, the purchaser shall carry out an overal…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section unique : Le conseil des sites de Corse

Article R4421-4

When the sites council sits in a formation known as "new tourist units", it comprises in equal parts: 1° State representatives, including in particular the regional director of the environment, the de…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Board of Directors

Article R5315-4

The Chairman of the Board of Directors: 1° Presides over the discussions of the Board of Directors. He has the casting vote in the event of a tied vote; 2° Convenes the Board of Directors, sets its ag…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Proof of nationality before the courts

Article 30-4

Apart from cases of loss or forfeiture of French nationality, proof of an individual's foreign nationality can only be established by showing that the person concerned does not meet any of the conditi…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions independent of protective measures

Article 414-1

To make a valid act, one must be of sound mind. It is up to those suing for nullity on this ground to prove the existence of a mental disorder at the time of the act.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions independent of protective measures

Article 414-2

During his lifetime, the action for nullity belongs only to the person concerned. After his death, acts made by him, other than inter vivos gifts and wills, may only be challenged by his heirs, on the…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Provisions independent of protective measures

Article 414-3

Anyone who has caused damage to others while under the influence of a mental disorder is no less obliged to make reparation.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title I: CONSUMER INFORMATION

Article R112-4

The administrative authority mentioned in article R. 112-1 notifies the applicant of its formal position by any means that provides proof of its date of receipt. The agents mentioned in article L. 511…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Chapter I: Conditions of application of Books I to VI in overseas France

Article R711-4

In compliance with constitutional requirements and the statutory provisions governing them, only those provisions of this Code whose application is expressly provided for by this Book shall apply in N…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 1: Loss of French nationality

Article 23-4

French nationality is lost by any French citizen, even a minor, who, having a foreign nationality, is authorized, at his request, by the French Government, to lose the status of French citizen.This au…

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