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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 41

I. - Capital gains subject to the regime of articles 39 duodecies à 39 quindecies and realised by an individual on the occasion of the free transfer of a sole proprietorship may benefit from the follo…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter I: Jurisdiction.

Article 41

Once the dispute has arisen, the parties may always agree that their dispute shall be judged by a court even if that court lacks jurisdiction by reason of the amount of the claim. They may also, subje…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 419

A representative who intends to terminate his mandate shall not be discharged from it until he has informed his principal, the judge and the opposing party of his intention. Where representation is co…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 411

…carries with it the power and duty to perform the acts of the proceedings on behalf of the principal.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 415

The name of the representative and his capacity must be brought to the judge's attention by declaration to the court clerk.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Section IV: Acquiescence.

Article 410

Acquiescence may be express or implied.Unreserved enforcement of an unenforceable judgment constitutes acquiescence, except in cases where acquiescence is not permitted.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 414

A party may be represented by only one of the persons, natural or legal, entitled by law.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 413

The representation mandate entails a mission of assistance, unless otherwise provided or agreed.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 416

Anyone intending to represent or assist a party must prove that they have received the mandate or assignment to do so. A lawyer is, however, exempt from proving this. A bailiff benefits from the same…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title XII: Legal representation and assistance.

Article 418

The party who revokes his representative must immediately either provide for his replacement or inform the judge and the opposing party of his intention to defend himself if the law so permits, failin…

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