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Code Henry

The first comprehensive legal code of the Kingdom of Haiti, promulgated by King Henry Christophe on February 20, 1812 — a sovereign act of juridical self-determination just eight years after the world's only successful slave revolution produced an independent nation. This digital edition presents the complete Code in 3,004 articles spanning 8 laws and 67 titres — from the Loi Civile's 1,535 articles on personhood, marriage, property, and succession, to the Loi sur la Procédure Criminelle's 421 articles on investigation, confrontation, and royal clemency. Every article has been hand-extracted from 19th-century OCR, corrected, translated into English, and annotated with plain-language life lessons and scholarly notes. Browse in French, English, or Kreyòl Ayisyen. 3,004 articles · 8 laws · 3 languages · 213 years restored

3,004 articles in the Code Henry

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Article 82 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
If the owner of the seized vessel resides in the district where the admiralty sits, citations and notifications shall be made to him within three...
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If the owner of the seized vessel resides in the district where the admiralty sits, citations and notifications shall be made to him within three days by the seizing party. He shall be given a copy of the seizure record; he shall be cited before this court to witness the sale proceedings of the seized objects.

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Article 83 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
If the owner is not in the district of this court, citations and notifications shall be served on the captain; or in his absence, on...
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If the owner is not in the district of this court, citations and notifications shall be served on the captain; or in his absence, on whoever represents either the captain or the owner; one day of delay shall be granted for every five leagues, calculated from the district where the case is pursued to the domicile of the captain or owner.

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Article 84 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
Three publications of the objects for sale shall be made, and within eight days, the judicial sale shall proceed.
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Three publications of the objects for sale shall be made, and within eight days, the judicial sale shall proceed.

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Article 85 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
The publications and notices shall designate the name, surname, and profession of the pursuer, his election of domicile, the place where the vessel is moored....
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The publications and notices shall designate the name, surname, and profession of the pursuer, his election of domicile, the place where the vessel is moored. The name, surname, profession and domicile of the pursued; the name of the seized vessel, its description; the first asking price; the second asking price; at the third cry, the award shall be made to the highest and last bidder, at the extinction of the candles, and without other formalities.

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Article 86 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
The captain's functions cease from the moment of the award; he shall however have the right to seek recourse, if applicable, against the appropriate party.
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The captain's functions cease from the moment of the award; he shall however have the right to seek recourse, if applicable, against the appropriate party.

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Article 87 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
The amount of the awards, costs, etc. shall be paid by the successful bidders twenty-four hours after the awards; failing which, they shall be subject...
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The amount of the awards, costs, etc. shall be paid by the successful bidders twenty-four hours after the awards; failing which, they shall be subject to imprisonment. For failure to pay or to deposit the award amount, a new sale of the vessel shall take place after three days, at the expense and risk of the first bidder, who shall be compelled by imprisonment to pay the first award amount, plus damages, costs, interest, etc.

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Article 88 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
Demands in opposition to the sale must be made before the award.
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Demands in opposition to the sale must be made before the award.

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Article 89 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
Opposition may however be made against the distribution of sale proceeds, but only within twenty-four hours following the award, if there is no resale at...
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Opposition may however be made against the distribution of sale proceeds, but only within twenty-four hours following the award, if there is no resale at false auction; for in that case opposition may be filed within the three days granted by article 87 above. The claimant shall have three days to submit his arguments. The defendant shall likewise have three days to counter them. The case shall be brought to hearing on a simple citation.

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Article 91 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
Payment of the sale of seized objects shall be made to the privileged and mortgage creditors, in the order of article 73.
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Payment of the sale of seized objects shall be made to the privileged and mortgage creditors, in the order of article 73.

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Article 92 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
Distribution among the other creditors shall be made proportionally.
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Distribution among the other creditors shall be made proportionally.

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Article 93 Commercial Law · De la Saisie des Bâtimens de mer
Commercial Law
A vessel ready to set sail, that is, when the captain has been furnished with his sailing papers for the voyage, may not be seized,...
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A vessel ready to set sail, that is, when the captain has been furnished with his sailing papers for the voyage, may not be seized, unless it is for debts contracted for the voyage; and even in this latter case, the vessel may not be detained when adequate security is provided.

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Article 94 Commercial Law · Des Propriétaires de Navires
Commercial Law
The owners of vessels shall be liable for the acts of their captains, for everything relating to the vessel and its expeditions; they may however...
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The owners of vessels shall be liable for the acts of their captains, for everything relating to the vessel and its expeditions; they may however be discharged by abandoning the vessel and the freight.

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Article 95 Commercial Law · Des Propriétaires de Navires
Commercial Law
The owner may dismiss his captain before a voyage has begun, without being liable for indemnities to him, unless there are written agreements between them...
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The owner may dismiss his captain before a voyage has begun, without being liable for indemnities to him, unless there are written agreements between them that oblige him.

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Article 96 Commercial Law · Des Propriétaires de Navires
Commercial Law
However, the dismissed captain may require, before the vessel's departure, reimbursement of his interest on board, if he has any. In case of non-payment, he...
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However, the dismissed captain may require, before the vessel's departure, reimbursement of his interest on board, if he has any. In case of non-payment, he may arrest the vessel and pursue its sale, fulfilling however the formalities prescribed in articles 78 and following of this Title, Chapter II, and he must first renounce his co-ownership.

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Article 97 Commercial Law · Des Propriétaires de Navires
Commercial Law
In the case of several co-owners of a vessel, the opinion of the majority shall be followed regarding the common interest. The auction shall be...
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In the case of several co-owners of a vessel, the opinion of the majority shall be followed regarding the common interest. The auction shall be decided by majority, not of members, but in proportion to each one's investment; this majority must exceed half.

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Article 98 Commercial Law · Des Obligations du Capitaine
Commercial Law
Every ship captain is required to keep a logbook, in which he shall write, day by day, everything that happens on board his vessel, and...
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Every ship captain is required to keep a logbook, in which he shall write, day by day, everything that happens on board his vessel, and everything that comes to his knowledge during his voyage. This logbook shall be deposited by him at the admiralty clerk's office upon arrival in his home port.

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Article 99 Commercial Law · Des Obligations du Capitaine
Commercial Law
Every captain, master, or skipper commanding any type of vessel whatsoever, is liable for all faults resulting from his incompetence, bad faith, or negligence; but...
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Every captain, master, or skipper commanding any type of vessel whatsoever, is liable for all faults resulting from his incompetence, bad faith, or negligence; but proof must be furnished, and the events must not depend in any way on force majeure.

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Article 100 Commercial Law · Des Obligations du Capitaine
Commercial Law
The captain, master, or skipper is required to give a receipt or acknowledgment, called a bill of lading, in the form prescribed by article 125...
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The captain, master, or skipper is required to give a receipt or acknowledgment, called a bill of lading, in the form prescribed by article 125 hereafter, for merchandise or goods loaded on board. However, the loading sheet issued by the chief of the customs office, containing the cargo details and shippers' names, shall serve as a bill of lading for coasters, who shall be required to present it to establish their responsibility toward said shippers.

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Article 101 Commercial Law · Des Obligations du Capitaine
Commercial Law
This responsibility shall be guaranteed not only by his wages but also by the owner, as stated in article 94 of Chapter III, Title II.
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This responsibility shall be guaranteed not only by his wages but also by the owner, as stated in article 94 of Chapter III, Title II.

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Article 102 Commercial Law · Des Obligations du Capitaine
Commercial Law
He shall be liable for damage, if there is negligence.
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He shall be liable for damage, if there is negligence.