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Showing 13511360 of 50777 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 13-2-1985 n° 82-14.220

French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Guarantees granted at the end of the terms of office of the Chairman and the Vice-Chairmen who have been delegated authority

Article R7125-13

The monthly allowance is paid for a maximum period of one year.The allowance is paid each month if its monthly amount exceeds €100. If the amount of the allowance is less than €100, payment is made in…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Subsection 3: Guarantees granted at the end of the term of office or the performance of duties

Article R7227-13

The monthly allowance is paid for a maximum period of one year.The allowance is paid each month if its monthly amount exceeds €100. If the amount of the allowance is less than €100, payment is made in…

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Section 8: Appearance on preliminary recognition of guilt

Article 495-13

When the victim of the offence is identified, he or she is informed of this procedure without delay, by any means. He or she is invited to appear at the same time as the perpetrator, accompanied if ne…

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French Tourism CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Freedom of establishment.

Article R221-13

Persons residing in France who have acquired professional competence in accordance with the conditions set out in article R. 221-12 must apply for a professional licence from the Prefect of the départ…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 1397-1

The provisions of the preceding article do not apply to agreements that are made by spouses who are divorcing with a view to liquidating their matrimonial property regime. Articles 265-2 and 1451 are…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: Residence permits for study purposes

Article D422-13

The list mentioned in articles L. 422-10 and L. 422-14 includes:1° Level I diplomas accredited by the Conférence des grandes écoles;2° The professional bachelor's degree.

AI translation · Updated 7 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: General conditions.

Article D6124-139

The practice of neurosurgery requires access at all times, possibly by agreement with another establishment, to : 1° Bacteriology, haematology, biochemistry examinations as well as those relating to h…

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French Intellectual Property CodeIn force
Chapter I: National Design Litigation

Article L521-13

In the event of repeated offences against the rights guaranteed by this book, or if the offender is or has been bound by agreement with the injured party, the penalties incurred shall be doubled. The…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Cases of force majeure.

Article L1234-13

When the permanent employment contract is terminated as a result of an event of force majeure, the employee is entitled to compensation equal to that which would have resulted from the application of…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Elections

Article R4441-13

Withdrawal of candidatures for the disciplinary chambers may not take place until fifteen days before the date of the ballot at the latest. It is notified to the body of the order by registered letter…

AI translation · Updated 2 Nov 2023Open Article
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