Article 2277
If the present possessor of the stolen or lost thing has purchased it at a fair or market, or at a public sale, or from a merchant selling such things, the original owner may only have it returned by…
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If the present possessor of the stolen or lost thing has purchased it at a fair or market, or at a public sale, or from a merchant selling such things, the original owner may only have it returned by…
A title invalid for lack of form cannot serve as a basis for the ten-year statute of limitations.
…e of the right, against the disturbance which affects or threatens it. Possessory protection is similarly granted to the possessor against anyone other than the person from whom he derives his rights.
It is sufficient that good faith existed at the time of acquisition.
The limitation period required to acquire ownership of real estate is thirty years.However, a person who acquires real estate in good faith and by just title prescribes ownership after ten years..
Under the conditions they determine, the Articles of Association may provide that a shareholder may be required to transfer his shares. They may also provide for the suspension of the non-pecuniary ri…
The Articles of Association may make any transfer of shares subject to the Company's prior approval.
Any assignment made in violation of the statutory clauses is void.
The company's Articles of Association may provide for the inalienability of shares for a period not exceeding ten years.
The holder of the cross-sectional imaging authorisation must ensure that the equipment exposing patients to ionising radiation has the tools required to optimise radiation protection for patients and…
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