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Showing 4150 of 62179 articles for Art. 25-8 II al. 2

French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Interim measures.

Article 254

The judge shall, at the outset of the proceedings, unless the parties or the sole constituted party waive this, hold a hearing at the end of which he shall take the necessary measures to ensure the ex…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Interim measures.

Article 256

Provisional measures relating to children shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter I of Title IX of this Book.

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 2: The jury

Article 254

The jury is composed of citizens appointed in accordance with the provisions of the following articles.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Compulsory purchase

Article 2534

For the purposes of their publication, distraint orders relating to lots depending on an immovable subject to the status of co-ownership are deemed not to relate to the share of the common parts inclu…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes III

Article Annexe III-8 (art. A322-6)

STANDARD HOUSE RULESBefore entering the pools, bathers must pass through showers and foot baths (or equivalent devices).It is forbidden to enter the beaches wearing footwear.The public, spectators, vi…

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French Sports CodeIn force
Annexes III

Article Annexe III-3 (art. A312-8)

HOMOLOGATION REGISTERThe approval register, which is kept under the responsibility of the owner or the operator of the sports facility, contains the following information, which is essential for check…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Paragraph 8: Miscellaneous

Article A444-25

…ive rise to the collection of an increased fee under the conditions provided for in Article A. 444-12:Number of the service (table 3-1 of article appendix 4-7) Designation of service Reference period…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Paragraph 2: Formation of the jury

Article 259

A list of the criminal jury shall be drawn up annually within the jurisdiction of each assize court.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: The procedure applicable to divorce by judicial mutual consent

Article 250

The application for divorce is presented by the parties' respective lawyers or by a lawyer chosen by mutual agreement. The judge examines the application with each of the spouses, then brings them tog…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Title III: Provisions relating to Book III

Article 2508

The provisions of Title XIX of Book III and Title II of Book IV are applicable to Mayotte subject to the provisions of Title IV of this Book and the following provisions:1° 4° of Article 2331 is appli…

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