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French Labour CodeIn force
Chapter II: Organisation and operation

Article D4632-8

The employment adviser acts in the workplace in order to: 1° Ensure the well-being of workers in the company and facilitate their adaptation to work; 2° Study, in particular, the problems raised by th…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE I: Commercial transactions.

Article L110-3

With regard to traders, commercial acts may be proved by any means unless otherwise provided by law.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 411

The power of attorney for legal representation carries with it the power and duty to perform the acts of the proceedings on behalf of the principal.

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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Section 1: Seizure operations

Article R523-6

If the third party's declaration is not contested before the act of conversion, it is deemed to be accurate for the sole purpose of the attachment.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Representation

Article 1153

The legal, judicial or contractual representative is authorised to act only within the limits of the powers conferred on him.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article 1364

Proof of a legal act may be pre-constituted by a writing in authentic form or under private signature.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Liability for defective products

Article 1245-13

The producer's liability towards the victim is not reduced by the act of a third party who contributed to the occurrence of the damage.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Section 1: General provisions common to investment service providers

Article L533-1

Investment services providers shall act honestly, fairly and professionally, in a way that promotes the integrity of the market.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Title II: MEASURES FOLLOWING CONTROLS

Article L523-3

The act by which the public prosecutor agrees to the proposed settlement interrupts the statute of limitations for public prosecution.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Deposits in general and their various types.

Article 1915

Deposit, in general, is an act by which one receives the thing of another, with the charge of keeping it and returning it in kind.

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