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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Chapter II: Mediation.

Article 131-8

The mediator does not have investigative powers. However, he may, with the agreement of the parties and for the purposes of the mediation, hear third parties who consent. The mediator may not be appoi…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter III: Operation

Article 133-8

The committee decides by a majority of the votes cast. In the event of a tie, the Chairman has the casting vote.

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Chapter II: Ethics

Article 132-8

…ons resulting from this chapter. These obligations also apply to persons heard pursuant to articles…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Section 2: Rights and obligations of undivided co-owners.

Article 815-13

When an undivided co-owner has improved the condition of undivided property at his own expense, he must be taken into account according to equity, having regard to what has increased the value of the…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter V: Refunds

Article 1352-8

The restitution of a service takes place in value. This is assessed at the date on which it was provided.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: General provisions

Article 1342-8

Payment can be proven by any means.

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French Code of civil procedureIn force
Subsection 1: Judgment on liability

Article 849-13

The information measures ordered by the judge shall include, in addition to any particulars prescribed by the judgment: 1° A reproduction of the operative part of the decision; 2° Depending on whether…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
B: Reduced rate

Article 278 sexies

…ans housing to which personalised housing assistance applies in accordance with 3° or 5° of Article L. 831-1 of the Construction and Housing Code; 2° A regulated loan is defined as a loan granted to f…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
2: Determination of taxable profits

Article 38 septies

…cultural land, carried out as part of a rural land development scheme within the meaning of article L. 121-1 of the Code rural et de la pêche maritime by sociétés d'aménagement foncier et d'établissem…

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French General Tax CodeIn force
17° : Tax credit granted for sums paid for the employment of an employee in the home, to an approved association or to an approved body with the same purpose

Article 199 sexdecies

…aning of article 4 B for:a) The employment of an employee who provides services defined in articles L. 7231-1 et D. 7231-1 of the Labour Code;b) The use of an association, company or body declared pur…

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