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French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 4: Withdrawal of a partner.

Article R4113-69

As from the date he ceases his professional activity, a partner loses the rights attached to his status as a partner, with the exception, however, of remuneration relating to capital contributions and…

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter II: Consumer credit

Article D312-24

…icle D. 312-21 and in the same font size: 1° That the amount of the instalments is given "excluding optional insurance"; 2° The cost of optional insurance to guarantee repayment of the credit. This co…

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Title V: Provisions specific to the joint tribunal for rural leases.

Article 883

The parties have the option of being assisted or represented. However, at the preliminary conciliation attempt, they are required to appear in person, unless they are represented for a legitimate reas…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Section 4: Administrative formalities for companies

Article L123-33

With the exception of the procedures and formalities required for access to and the exercise of regulated activities, any company complies with the obligation to declare its creation, the modification…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section I: Marine, river and lake insurance

Article L173-4

The insurer does not cover damage or loss resulting from a defect in the vessel itself, except in the case of a latent defect.

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French Labour CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Public policy

Article L3142-24

A decree shall determine the conditions for the application of this paragraph, in particular the criteria for assessing the disability or loss of autonomy of the person assisted.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Group action

Article L623-2

Group action may only relate to compensation for economic losses resulting from material damage suffered by consumers.

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French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter III: Group action

Article L623-6

When compensation in kind for the loss seems more appropriate, the judge shall specify the conditions for its implementation by the professional.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Commitments of the borrower.

Article 1883

If the thing has been valued by lending it, the loss which occurs, even by fortuitous event, is for the borrower, if there is no agreement to the contrary.

AI translation · Updated 6 Nov 2023Open Article
French Consumer CodeIn force
Chapter IV: Rules specific to contracts with a particular purpose

Article D224-36

…he repair or maintenance time or price, the possibility of choosing between the different parts and options is clearly presented to the consumer. He shall specify his choice on a durable medium.

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