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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Seriousness of the loss giving rise to a right to compensation from national solidarity.

Article D1142-2

The scale for assessing the degree of disability of victims of medical accidents, iatrogenic conditions or nosocomial infections referred to in article L. 1142-1 constitutes appendix 11-2 of the prese…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Travel and traffic.

Article L2143-20

To carry out their duties, union representatives may, during delegation hours, travel outside the company. They may also, both during delegation hours and outside their normal working hours, move free…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Litigation by the municipality

Article L2132-6

The taxpayer submits a detailed brief to the administrative court. The mayor submits this brief to the municipal council at the nearest meeting held pursuant to articles L. 2121-7 and L. 2121-9.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Litigation by the municipality

Article L2132-5

Any taxpayer registered on the roll of the commune has the right to exercise, both as plaintiff and defendant, at his own expense and risk, with the authorisation of the administrative court, the acti…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Litigation by the municipality

Article L2132-7

Where a judgment has been handed down, the taxpayer may only appeal or appeal to the Court of Cassation under a new authorisation.

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE III: LEGAL REGIME FOR ACTS TAKEN BY THE DEPARTMENTAL AUTHORITIES

Article L3133-1

Any taxpayer registered on the roll of the department has the right to exercise, both as plaintiff and defendant, at his own expense and risk, with the authorisation of the administrative tribunal, th…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
TITLE IV: LEGAL REGIME FOR ACTS ADOPTED BY REGIONAL AUTHORITIES

Article L4143-1

Any taxpayer registered on the roll of the region has the right to exercise, both as plaintiff and defendant, at his own expense and risk, with the authorisation of the administrative tribunal, the ac…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Litigation by the municipality

Article R2132-1

In the case provided for in Article L. 2132-6, the taxpayer is issued with a receipt for the detailed statement of case that he has sent to the administrative court. The prefect, to whom the matter ha…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Litigation by the municipality

Article R2132-4

The administrative court or the Conseil d'Etat may, if they grant the authorisation, make its effect subject to the prior deposit of the costs of the proceedings. In this case, they shall set the sum…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
CHAPTER II: Litigation by the municipality

Article R2132-2

Where the administrative court does not rule within two months or where authorisation is refused, the taxpayer may appeal to the Conseil d'Etat.

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