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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Effects of the appeal in cassation.

Article 636

Persons who, having been parties to the proceedings before the court whose decision has been quashed, have not been parties to the proceedings before the Cour de cassation may be called to the new pro…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section II: Effects of the appeal in cassation.

Article 630

The judgment entails compulsory execution for payment of the fine, compensation and costs.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Marriage certificates.

Article 63

Prior to the celebration of the marriage, the civil registrar will make a publication by means of a poster affixed to the door of the common house. This publication will state the forenames, surnames,…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Use and habitation

Article 630

A person who has the use of the fruits of land may only demand as much as he needs for his needs and those of his family. He may demand it for the needs even of children who have arisen to him since t…

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French Customs CodeIn force
Section 1: Right to inspect goods, means of transport and persons.

Article 63

I. - For the purposes of this Code, Regulation (EU) 2018/1672 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2018 on controls of cash entering or leaving the Union and repealing Regulatio…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Use and habitation

Article 631

The user may not assign or lease his right to another.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Use and habitation

Article 634

The right of dwelling may not be assigned or leased.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Use and habitation

Article 635

If the user absorbs all the fruits of the land or occupies the entire house, he is subject to the costs of cultivation, maintenance repairs and the payment of contributions, like the usufructuary. If…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title IV: Land easements or services

Article 639

It derives either from the natural situation of the premises, or from obligations imposed by law, or from agreements between owners.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter II: Use and habitation

Article 636

The use of woods and forests is regulated by specific laws.

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