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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 42 Commercial Law · Des Sociétés
Commercial Law
The time granted to the parties for presenting their documents shall be stated in the private writing.
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The time granted to the parties for presenting their documents shall be stated in the private writing.

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Article 43 Commercial Law · Des Sociétés
Commercial Law
If not specified, the arbitrators shall give the parties a reasonable time to present their documents; they may only decide based on them. However, if...
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If not specified, the arbitrators shall give the parties a reasonable time to present their documents; they may only decide based on them. However, if one or more parties fail to assemble their documents in the prescribed time, the arbitrators shall proceed and render their decision.

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Article 44 Commercial Law · Des Sociétés
Commercial Law
Arbitration awards shall be ratified at the admiralty, after hearing the royal prosecutor.
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Arbitration awards shall be ratified at the admiralty, after hearing the royal prosecutor.

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Article 45 Commercial Law · Des Courtiers, Commissionnaires et Charroyeurs
Commercial Law
The law prohibits all brokerage and speculation; in case of violation, brokers or speculators shall be punished in accordance with Criminal Law, article 71.
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The law prohibits all brokerage and speculation; in case of violation, brokers or speculators shall be punished in accordance with Criminal Law, article 71.

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Article 46 Commercial Law · Des Courtiers, Commissionnaires et Charroyeurs
Commercial Law
Produce must be delivered from the public scales to the owners or commission agents.
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Produce must be delivered from the public scales to the owners or commission agents.

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Article 47 Commercial Law · Des Courtiers, Commissionnaires et Charroyeurs
Commercial Law
Commission agents must keep a letter-copy book and a daily journal, inspected and initialed as stated in Chapter II, article 14, on which the nature...
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Commission agents must keep a letter-copy book and a daily journal, inspected and initialed as stated in Chapter II, article 14, on which the nature of produce received shall be exactly recorded day by day, along with the sale price; it shall also note whether the owners' orders are to sell immediately or store; and generally all operations relating to consigned produce. These books shall be kept without blanks or gaps.

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Article 48 Commercial Law · Des Courtiers, Commissionnaires et Charroyeurs
Commercial Law
Commission agents shall present their books if required to the admiralty, which will compare the sale prices recorded with the prevailing market prices at the...
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Commission agents shall present their books if required to the admiralty, which will compare the sale prices recorded with the prevailing market prices at the time of sale, and the advantage must always be in the owner's favor. However, any particular written agreements between the parties shall be consulted. The letter copy, which must specify the quality of produce received, shall be consulted.

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Article 49 Commercial Law · Des Courtiers, Commissionnaires et Charroyeurs
Commercial Law
For these reasons, commission agents shall be and remain obligated to file all letters they may receive, and may not credit themselves for any advance...
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For these reasons, commission agents shall be and remain obligated to file all letters they may receive, and may not credit themselves for any advance or shipment to owners and planters without producing the supporting letters and requests from the latter.

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Article 50 Commercial Law · Des Courtiers, Commissionnaires et Charroyeurs
Commercial Law
The carrier is responsible for the objects he has taken charge of, except for force majeure events.
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The carrier is responsible for the objects he has taken charge of, except for force majeure events.

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Article 51 Commercial Law · Des Courtiers, Commissionnaires et Charroyeurs
Commercial Law
He guarantees against damage not arising from the inherent defect of the loaded produce; and to be in compliance with the planters, he must obtain...
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He guarantees against damage not arising from the inherent defect of the loaded produce; and to be in compliance with the planters, he must obtain the endorsement of the directors of domains and customs.

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Article 52 Commercial Law · Des Courtiers, Commissionnaires et Charroyeurs
Commercial Law
But if the transported objects were received without the endorsement of the director of domains or customs, and the carriage fee was paid, no further...
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But if the transported objects were received without the endorsement of the director of domains or customs, and the carriage fee was paid, no further claim may be made.

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Article 53 Commercial Law · Des Lettres de change et Billets à ordre
Commercial Law
Bills of exchange and promissory notes shall contain the name of the drawer, the payer, the addressee, the date of payment, the sum to be...
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Bills of exchange and promissory notes shall contain the name of the drawer, the payer, the addressee, the date of payment, the sum to be paid, and how the value was furnished.

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Article 54 Commercial Law · Des Lettres de change et Billets à ordre
Commercial Law
Bills of exchange and promissory notes shall be accepted in writing and not otherwise.
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Bills of exchange and promissory notes shall be accepted in writing and not otherwise.

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Article 55 Commercial Law · Des Lettres de change et Billets à ordre
Commercial Law
In default of acceptance, the holder must protest for non-acceptance within the useful periods, under penalty of losing all rights against endorsers.
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In default of acceptance, the holder must protest for non-acceptance within the useful periods, under penalty of losing all rights against endorsers.

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Article 56 Commercial Law · Des Lettres de change et Billets à ordre
Commercial Law
Upon protest for non-acceptance, the drawer and endorsers shall be required to provide surety and guarantee to secure payment at maturity.
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Upon protest for non-acceptance, the drawer and endorsers shall be required to provide surety and guarantee to secure payment at maturity.

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Article 57 Commercial Law · Des Lettres de change et Billets à ordre
Commercial Law
Nevertheless, after fulfilling these formalities, the holder must wait for the maturity of the bill to demand payment; and at that time make a new...
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Nevertheless, after fulfilling these formalities, the holder must wait for the maturity of the bill to demand payment; and at that time make a new protest for non-payment, which must be made within twenty-four hours of maturity; but if the maturity date or protest date is a legal holiday, the bill may only be protested the following day.

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Article 58 Commercial Law · Des Lettres de change et Billets à ordre
Commercial Law
The holder of a protested bill has the right to pursue each person interested in the bill by their signature; the holder may pursue the...
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The holder of a protested bill has the right to pursue each person interested in the bill by their signature; the holder may pursue the acceptor, endorsers, and drawer, together or separately, as they are all jointly and severally liable.

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Article 59 Commercial Law · Des Lettres de change et Billets à ordre
Commercial Law
Proceedings shall begin by summoning before the admiralty judge the acceptor or the person on whom the bill is drawn, to be condemned to payment...
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Proceedings shall begin by summoning before the admiralty judge the acceptor or the person on whom the bill is drawn, to be condemned to payment of the bill, principal, costs, etc.

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Article 60 Commercial Law · Des Lettres de change et Billets à ordre
Commercial Law
But if the holder signs without reservation an accommodation with one of the obligors, he loses his rights against all the others.
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But if the holder signs without reservation an accommodation with one of the obligors, he loses his rights against all the others.

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Article 61 Commercial Law · Des Lettres de change et Billets à ordre
Commercial Law
He likewise loses his rights if, after proceedings against one or more interested parties, he accepts a partial payment or set-off, unless the holder has...
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He likewise loses his rights if, after proceedings against one or more interested parties, he accepts a partial payment or set-off, unless the holder has the written consent of all interested parties.