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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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1252
Article 1252 Civil Law · Du Prêt à usage
Contract Law
If the thing lent has defects that may harm the borrower, and these defects are known to the lender who did not inform the borrower,...
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If the thing lent has defects that may harm the borrower, and these defects are known to the lender who did not inform the borrower, the lender shall be liable for the damages these defects may cause.

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1253
Article 1253 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
When a loan is of things consumed by use, with the obligation to return the same species, quality, and quantity, it is a loan for...
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When a loan is of things consumed by use, with the obligation to return the same species, quality, and quantity, it is a loan for consumption, or simple loan.

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Article 1254 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
The borrower becomes owner of the things lent; and if they perish, in whatever manner, it is at his expense.
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The borrower becomes owner of the things lent; and if they perish, in whatever manner, it is at his expense.

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1255
Article 1255 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
Things of the same species but different as individuals, such as animals, may not be the subject of a loan for consumption.
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Things of the same species but different as individuals, such as animals, may not be the subject of a loan for consumption.

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1256
Article 1256 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
The borrower of a sum of money is bound only to return an equal sum, in currency having legal tender on the day of payment,...
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The borrower of a sum of money is bound only to return an equal sum, in currency having legal tender on the day of payment, even though there has been an increase or decrease in the currency.

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1257
Article 1257 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
The loan of produce must be returned in the same species, quantity, and quality, without regard to increase or decrease in value.
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The loan of produce must be returned in the same species, quantity, and quality, without regard to increase or decrease in value.

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1258
Article 1258 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
The lender is bound by the liability mentioned in article 1252.
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The lender is bound by the liability mentioned in article 1252.

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1259
Article 1259 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
Before the term fixed by the agreement for returning the loan, the lender may not demand its return; but if the contract has not determined...
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Before the term fixed by the agreement for returning the loan, the lender may not demand its return; but if the contract has not determined the term, the judge, according to circumstances, may grant the borrower a period to discharge his obligation.

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1260
Article 1260 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
If the borrower was only obligated to pay when he could, the judge shall fix the term at which payment must be made; this shall...
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If the borrower was only obligated to pay when he could, the judge shall fix the term at which payment must be made; this shall be determined by the circumstances.

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1261
Article 1261 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
The borrower, at the fixed term, is obligated to return the loan in things of the same species, quality, and quantity as those lent; and...
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The borrower, at the fixed term, is obligated to return the loan in things of the same species, quality, and quantity as those lent; and if it is impossible for him to satisfy this obligation, he shall pay the value, having regard to the time and place where payment is to be made, according to the stipulation. If time and place are not specified, the valuation and payment shall be made at the price of the time and place where the loan was made.

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1262
Article 1262 Civil Law · Du Prêt de consommation ou simple Prêt
Contract Law
If the borrower fails to meet his obligation to return at the agreed term the things lent or their value, he shall be condemned to...
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If the borrower fails to meet his obligation to return at the agreed term the things lent or their value, he shall be condemned to pay interest; interest shall run from the day of the judicial demand.

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1263
Article 1263 Civil Law · Du Prêt à intérêt
Contract Law
Interest may be stipulated for loans of money, produce, or other movable objects, in conformity with the laws.
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Interest may be stipulated for loans of money, produce, or other movable objects, in conformity with the laws.

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1264
Article 1264 Civil Law · Du Prêt à intérêt
Contract Law
Interest may not be stipulated at more than six percent per year; and any rate set higher shall be reduced, with the exception of interest...
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Interest may not be stipulated at more than six percent per year; and any rate set higher shall be reduced, with the exception of interest stipulated for life annuities.

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1265
Article 1265 Civil Law · Du Prêt à intérêt
Contract Law
No one may reclaim or deduct from the capital interest payments that had not been agreed upon.
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No one may reclaim or deduct from the capital interest payments that had not been agreed upon.

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1266
Article 1266 Civil Law · Du Prêt à intérêt
Contract Law
Payment of interest is presumed whenever the receipt for the capital makes no reservation regarding interest.
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Payment of interest is presumed whenever the receipt for the capital makes no reservation regarding interest.

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1267
Article 1267 Civil Law · Du Prêt à intérêt
Contract Law
If interest is stipulated for a capital that the lender cannot demand, this loan is designated as a constitution of annuity.
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If interest is stipulated for a capital that the lender cannot demand, this loan is designated as a constitution of annuity.

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Article 1268 Civil Law · Du Prêt à intérêt
Contract Law
These types of annuities are constituted either as perpetual or as life annuities.
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These types of annuities are constituted either as perpetual or as life annuities.

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1269
Article 1269 Civil Law · Du Prêt à intérêt
Contract Law
Although the annuity is constituted as perpetual, it shall nevertheless be essentially redeemable, as shall one constituted as the price of immovables. The parties may...
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Although the annuity is constituted as perpetual, it shall nevertheless be essentially redeemable, as shall one constituted as the price of immovables. The parties may nevertheless fix the date before which redemption may not be made, but this term shall never exceed ten years; the parties shall also be free to determine the advance notice the debtor must give the creditor of the intended redemption.

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Article 1270 Civil Law · Du Prêt à intérêt
Contract Law
In the following three cases, any debtor of a perpetual annuity may be compelled to redeem: 1st. When for two years he has not fulfilled...
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In the following three cases, any debtor of a perpetual annuity may be compelled to redeem: 1st. When for two years he has not fulfilled his obligations; 2nd. If by the contract he promised to give security to the creditor and has not done so; 3rd. If he is in bankruptcy, or his affairs are so poor that the creditor risks losing his capital.

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1271
Article 1271 Civil Law · Du Prêt à intérêt
Contract Law
Everything concerning life annuities is governed by the title on aleatory contracts or contracts of uncertain events.
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Everything concerning life annuities is governed by the title on aleatory contracts or contracts of uncertain events.

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