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Showing 11211130 of 62033 articles for Art. L 224-4 II

French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 2: General rules governing UCITS

Article L214-4

…ther open-ended investment companies known as "SICAVs" or unit trusts.UCITS may comprise different classes of units or shares under conditions laid down by the fund rules or the articles of associatio…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Seizure of immovable property

Article L321-4

Leases granted by the debtor after the act of seizure, regardless of their duration, cannot be set up against the pursuing creditor or the purchaser. Proof of the lease's anteriority may be provided b…

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Chapter I: Attachment of property for payment

Article L211-4

Any dispute relating to the seizure must be lodged within a time limit set by decree of the Conseil d'Etat. In the absence of a dispute, the creditor shall demand payment of the claim attributed to hi…

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French Public procurement codeIn force
Section 2: Purpose

Article L1121-4

A concession contract for works and services is a works concession if its main purpose is to carry out works.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Referee.

Article L2524-4

The arbitrator may not rule on matters other than those determined by the minutes of non-conciliation or by the mediator's proposal or those which, resulting from events subsequent to these minutes, a…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Chapter I

Article L4021-4

Through its teaching expertise in the field of initial and continuing training for healthcare professionals, the university participates in continuing professional development.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L239-4

The lease is renewed under the same conditions as when the initial lease was concluded. In the event of non-renewal of the lease agreement or termination, the more diligent party shall cause the entry…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions common to the various commercial companies.

Article L238-4

Any interested party may ask the president of the court ruling in summary proceedings to enjoin, subject to a fine, the chairman of the management and administrative bodies to transcribe the minutes o…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Chapter II: Realisation of assets.

Article L642-4

The liquidator or the administrator, where one has been appointed, shall provide the court with all information required to verify the serious nature of the offer and the third-party status of its aut…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Implementing provisions.

Article L6243-4

A decree in the Conseil d'Etat shall determine the implementing measures for this chapter.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
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