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Showing 60716080 of 63274 articles for Art. s. 1833 and 1844-10 · Cass. 3e civ. 5 July 2000

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Section 4: Powers of the President of the Assembly of Martinique

Article L7223-5

…Martinique appoints councillors to the Assembly of Martinique to sit on outside bodies in the cases and under the conditions laid down by the provisions governing these bodies, taking account of the p…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Chapter V: Compensation in the event of dismissal, discharge or acquittal

Article R249-5

…al court may only award compensation against the latter on the application of the public prosecutor and by a reasoned decision, if it considers that the civil party's claim has been abusive or dilator…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 3: Compensation for unpaid claims.

Article R663-50

…he opening of compulsory liquidation proceedings under the conditions provided for in articles L. 645-9 and L. 645-12, the indemnity provided for in articles L. 663-3 and R. 663-41 is paid to the judi…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 3: Common provisions

Article D594-5

…er pursuant to the provisions of this code also applies to persons with speech or hearing impairments. If their condition so warrants, such persons shall be assisted during the hearing, as well as in…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 1: Liquidation

Article A310-5

…ticle A. 310-4. For establishments practising distance selling, the date of the letter to the mayor and the reasons for the postponement are brought to the attention of consumers.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Obstetrics, neonatology, neonatal resuscitation.

Article D6124-54

In order to avoid separating mother and child, neonatal care and monitoring of children who do not require intensive care or resuscitation may be carried out in their mother's room, if the premises an…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 3: Registration in national directories

Article L6113-5

I.-Vocational diplomas and qualifications awarded on behalf of the State and created by decree and organised by order of the competent ministers, after consultation with the competent ministerial prof…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 4: Implementing provisions

Article R4451-51

A joint order of the ministers responsible for labour and agriculture shall specify: 1° The work equipment or categories of work equipment and the type of sealed radioactive sources for which the empl…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Section 1: Individual authorisation

Article R7124-5

…assess : 1° Whether the activity for which the application is made can, in view of its difficulties and its morality, normally be entrusted to the child ; 2° Whether the child has already been or is c…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Civil solidarity pacts

Article 515-6

The provisions of articles 831,831-2, 832-3 and 832-4 are applicable between partners in a civil solidarity pact in the event of its dissolution. The provisions of the first paragraph of Article 831-3…

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