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CIVIL FAULT [1 record]

Record 1 2017-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of Obligations (civil law)
DEF

A fault susceptible of engaging a person's civil liability.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des obligations (droit civil)
DEF

Faute qui est susceptible d'engager la responsabilité civile de son auteur.

CONT

La contravention à une règle de droit qui exprime une norme élémentaire de prudence constitue une faute civile.

Spanish

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