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French Code of civil enforcement proceduresIn force
Subsection 2: Disputes relating to seized property

Article R221-49

Claims relating to ownership or seizability do not preclude the seizure but suspend the proceedings in respect of the seized assets that are the subject of such claims.

AI translation · Updated 8 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
New regulatory part

Article Annexe à l'article R221-1

MODEL WITHDRAWAL FORM(Please complete and return this form only if you wish to withdraw from the contract.)For the attention of [the trader insert name, geographical address and e-mail address here]:I…

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
New regulatory part

Article Annexe à l'article R221-3

INFORMATIONS CONCERNING THE EXERCISE OF THE RIGHT OF WITHDRAWALRight of withdrawalYou have the right to withdraw from this contract without giving any reason within a period of fourteen days.The withd…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title II: ENTRY TO FRANCE

Article R221-2

The documents allowing third-country nationals mentioned in article L. 200-4 to be admitted to French territory are their valid passport and a visa or, if they are exempt from this, a document establi…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title II: ENTRY TO FRANCE

Article R221-1

European Union citizens with a valid identity card or passport are admitted to French territory.

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article R221-2

All deliberations of the members are recorded in minutes which indicate the date and place of the meeting, the full names of the members present, the documents and reports submitted for discussion, a…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article R221-10

A creditor may not sue a partner, in the absence of payment or provision of guarantees by the company, until at least eight days after formal notice has been given by the company. This period may be e…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article R221-1

If the Articles of Association are drawn up by private deed, as many originals as are required for the filing of a copy at the registered office, the performance of the various formalities required an…

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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE II: Provisions specific to various commercial companies.

Article R221-4

Copies or extracts of the minutes of shareholders' meetings are certified by a single manager. During the liquidation of the company, their certification shall be carried out by a single liquidator.Th…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: Special rules

Article R221-1

The person appointed by the judge to hear the minor, pursuant to article 388-1 of the Civil Code, is allocated, in addition to the reimbursement of his or her travel expenses calculated in accordance…

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