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Showing 241250 of 50275 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 18-2-1998 n° 96-14.525

French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Livestock given to the tenant farmer.

Article 1827

If the entire herd perishes through no fault of the tenant farmer, the loss shall be for the lessor.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Livestock given to the tenant farmer.

Article 1828

It may be stipulated that the tenant farmer shall relinquish to the lessor his share of the fleece at a price lower than the ordinary value;That the lessor shall have a larger share of the profit;That…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Livestock given to the tenant farmer.

Article 1830

It is, moreover, subject to all the rules for single livestock.

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Criminal penalties

Article 1812

1. Infringements of the law of 16 March 1915, amended by that of 17 July 1922 relating to the prohibition of the manufacture, wholesale and retail sale and circulation of absinthe and similar liqueurs…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
4: Other penalties and miscellaneous measures

Article 1822

The provisional closure of gaming house establishments may be ordered by the administration in the event of obstruction, impediment or resistance to the action of the agents responsible for recording…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
3: Criminal penalties

Article 1816

In the event of the conviction of a publican for rebellion or violence against officers, the court may, independently of any other penalties incurred, order the closure of the outlet for a period of u…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Livestock given to the farmer.

Article 1825

The loss, even if total and by fortuitous event, is in full for the farmer, if there is no agreement to the contrary.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section VII: The defence.

Article 18

The parties may defend themselves, subject to cases in which representation is compulsory.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: General provisions.

Article 1840

The founders, as well as the first members of the management, executive or administrative bodies, are jointly and severally liable for any loss caused either by the failure to include a mandatory stat…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Personal checks by the judge.

Article 180

If he does not proceed immediately, the judge shall fix the place, day and time of the verification; if necessary, he shall appoint a member of the bench to carry it out.

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