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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 78 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
Notwithstanding any delay granted, all conservatory acts may be taken; they are valid.
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Notwithstanding any delay granted, all conservatory acts may be taken; they are valid.

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Article 79 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
Imprisonment for debt is only pronounced in cases provided by law; nevertheless it is left to the judges' discretion to pronounce it: 1° In civil...
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Imprisonment for debt is only pronounced in cases provided by law; nevertheless it is left to the judges' discretion to pronounce it: 1° In civil matters, for damages above fifty gourdes; 2° For balances of guardianship, curatorship, and court-appointed administration accounts.

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Article 80 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
Costs are paid by the losing party; however judges may offset them between relatives, and parties who each lose on some counts.
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Costs are paid by the losing party; however judges may offset them between relatives, and parties who each lose on some counts.

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Article 81 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
If a provisional demand has been made and the case on both the provisional and the merits is ready, the judges shall rule by a...
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If a provisional demand has been made and the case on both the provisional and the merits is ready, the judges shall rule by a single judgment.

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Article 82 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
On an authentic title, acknowledged promise, or previous unappealed judgment, provisional execution without security may be ordered.
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On an authentic title, acknowledged promise, or previous unappealed judgment, provisional execution without security may be ordered.

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Article 83 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
Provisional execution, with or without security, may be ordered for: 1° Opposition to seal removal or inventory making; 2° Urgent repairs; 3° Eviction when the...
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Provisional execution, with or without security, may be ordered for: 1° Opposition to seal removal or inventory making; 2° Urgent repairs; 3° Eviction when the lease has expired; 4° Sequestration, commissioners, and guardians; 5° Receipt of security and certifiers; 6° Appointment of guardians, curators, and administrators, and accounting; 7° Maintenance or alimentary provisions.

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Article 84 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
The minute of each judgment is signed by the president and clerk as soon as it is rendered; in the margin of the hearing sheet,...
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The minute of each judgment is signed by the president and clerk as soon as it is rendered; in the margin of the hearing sheet, mention is made of the judges and prosecutor who attended; also signed by the president and clerk.

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Article 85 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
The drafting of judgments shall be based on the statements served between the parties, and shall contain the names of the judges, the prosecutor if...
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The drafting of judgments shall be based on the statements served between the parties, and shall contain the names of the judges, the prosecutor if heard, and the attorneys; the names, professions, and residences of the parties, their conclusions, a summary of the factual and legal points, the reasons, and the operative provisions of the judgments.

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Article 86 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
The copies of judgments shall be titled and concluded as prescribed by the constitutional act of the kingdom of March 28, 1811.
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The copies of judgments shall be titled and concluded as prescribed by the constitutional act of the kingdom of March 28, 1811.

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Article 87 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens
Civil Procedure
Judgments, whether provisional or definitive, may not be executed until served on the attorney and the party, in person or at domicile.
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Judgments, whether provisional or definitive, may not be executed until served on the attorney and the party, in person or at domicile.

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Article 88 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens par Défaut et Oppositions
Civil Procedure
If on the day set for the hearing the defendant does not appoint an attorney, or if the appointed attorney does not appear, default shall...
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If on the day set for the hearing the defendant does not appoint an attorney, or if the appointed attorney does not appear, default shall be given.

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Article 89 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens par Défaut et Oppositions
Civil Procedure
Upon calling the case, the default is pronounced at the hearing; the requesting party's claims are granted if just and verified; the judges may nevertheless...
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Upon calling the case, the default is pronounced at the hearing; the requesting party's claims are granted if just and verified; the judges may nevertheless have the documents placed on the bench and pronounce judgment only at the next hearing.

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Article 90 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens par Défaut et Oppositions
Civil Procedure
Even though the defendant who appointed an attorney has not filed a defense, he may pursue the hearing by a single act and take default...
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Even though the defendant who appointed an attorney has not filed a defense, he may pursue the hearing by a single act and take default against the plaintiff who does not appear.

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Article 91 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens par Défaut et Oppositions
Civil Procedure
Before eight days from service of default judgments, on the attorney if one was appointed, or on the person or domicile if not, they may...
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Before eight days from service of default judgments, on the attorney if one was appointed, or on the person or domicile if not, they may not be executed; unless provisional execution was ordered per article 83. In case of urgency, judges may, in the same judgment, order execution notwithstanding opposition, with or without security.

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Article 92 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens par Défaut et Oppositions
Civil Procedure
Default judgments against a party who has not appointed an attorney shall be executed within six months of their issuance, otherwise they shall be deemed...
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Default judgments against a party who has not appointed an attorney shall be executed within six months of their issuance, otherwise they shall be deemed null and void.

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Article 93 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens par Défaut et Oppositions
Civil Procedure
Opposition to a default judgment against a party with an attorney shall be filed by attorney-to-attorney brief.
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Opposition to a default judgment against a party with an attorney shall be filed by attorney-to-attorney brief.

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Article 94 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens par Défaut et Oppositions
Civil Procedure
If the judgment was rendered against a party without an attorney, opposition may be filed by extrajudicial act, subject to reiterating it within eight days...
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If the judgment was rendered against a party without an attorney, opposition may be filed by extrajudicial act, subject to reiterating it within eight days with attorney appointment and by brief; past which deadline, it is no longer receivable, and execution continues.

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Article 95 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens par Défaut et Oppositions
Civil Procedure
Opposition is receivable only during the eight days following service of the default judgment on the appointed attorney, or until execution if rendered against a...
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Opposition is receivable only during the eight days following service of the default judgment on the appointed attorney, or until execution if rendered against a party without an attorney.

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Article 96 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Jugemens par Défaut et Oppositions
Civil Procedure
One may not file opposition against a judgment that dismisses a first opposition.
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One may not file opposition against a judgment that dismisses a first opposition.

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Article 97 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Exceptions
Civil Procedure
Foreign plaintiffs shall be required, if the defendant demands it before any exception, to post security for costs, damages, and interest.
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Foreign plaintiffs shall be required, if the defendant demands it before any exception, to post security for costs, damages, and interest.

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