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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 13: Interventional activity under medical imaging in cardiology

Article R6123-133-1

The authorisation holder ensures continuity of care. The holder of the authorisation for the "ischaemic and structural heart disease in adults" modality ensures that patients are diagnosed and treated…

AI translation · Updated 1 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Unsealing.

Article 1320

The unsealing report is dated and signed by the bailiff. It includes: 1° A mention of the request for unsealing and the bailiff's determination of the day and time of unsealing; 2° The name and addres…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Actions available to the creditor

Article 1341

The creditor is entitled to the performance of the obligation; he may compel the debtor to do so under the conditions laid down by law.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Formal notice to the debtor

Article 1344-1

A formal notice to pay an obligation for a sum of money shall give rise to interest on arrears, at the legal rate, without the creditor being required to prove any prejudice.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 4: Disputes arising during the performance of a contract of employment

Article R743-139-13

The Chairman of the National Council or, if he is absent or unable to attend, the Vice-Chairman shall summon the parties by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt within fifteen days of the…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Common provisions

Article D6132-13-13

When an army hospital is associated with a regional hospital grouping, the staff designated by the chief medical officer of this hospital are involved in the work of the grouping's unified medical com…

AI translation · Updated 31 Oct 2023Open Article
French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 2: Special provisions relating to money market instruments

Article 1343

The debtor of an obligation to pay a sum of money is discharged by payment of its nominal amount. The amount of the sum due may vary through indexation. The debtor of a debt of value is discharged by…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article 1361

The court shall order the partition, if it can take place, or the sale by auction if the conditions set out in Article 1378 are met. When partition is ordered, the court may appoint a notary to draw u…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article 1359

In the event of multiple summonses, the applicant for partition is the one who first had his summons registered at the registry of the judicial court.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Paragraph 1: General provisions.

Article 1362

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article 145, an expert may be appointed during the proceedings to estimate the property or propose the composition of the lots to be distributed.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
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