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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 138 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
The defendant has the right to produce counter-proof; the whole must be begun and completed within the deadlines set by the judgment, or if subject...
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The defendant has the right to produce counter-proof; the whole must be begun and completed within the deadlines set by the judgment, or if subject to opposition, from the day the opposition period expires; all under penalty of nullity.

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Article 139 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
Witnesses are summoned personally or at their domicile; they are given a copy of the operative part of the judgment concerning the facts admitted for...
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Witnesses are summoned personally or at their domicile; they are given a copy of the operative part of the judgment concerning the facts admitted for proof, and the commissioner judge's order; under penalty of nullity of said witnesses' depositions.

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Article 140 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
The names, professions, and residences of witnesses to be produced against the other party are notified to that party at the domicile of its attorney,...
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The names, professions, and residences of witnesses to be produced against the other party are notified to that party at the domicile of its attorney, or if none is appointed, at its own domicile, with summons to be present at the inquiry; also under penalty of nullity.

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Article 141 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
Witnesses shall be heard separately, in the presence or absence of the parties. The witness, before being heard, declares his names, profession, age, and residence,...
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Witnesses shall be heard separately, in the presence or absence of the parties. The witness, before being heard, declares his names, profession, age, and residence, whether he is related or allied to either party and to what degree, whether he is a servant or domestic of either party; he swears to tell the truth: all under penalty of nullity.

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Article 142 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
Direct-line relatives or in-laws of either party, or their spouse, may not be summoned as witnesses.
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Direct-line relatives or in-laws of either party, or their spouse, may not be summoned as witnesses.

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Article 143 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
Every inquiry report must contain the date, day and hour, the appearances or defaults of the parties and witnesses, the presentation of summonses, and adjournments...
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Every inquiry report must contain the date, day and hour, the appearances or defaults of the parties and witnesses, the presentation of summonses, and adjournments to another day and hour; under penalty of nullity.

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Article 144 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
Before the witness's deposition, objections shall be raised by the parties; they must be detailed and relevant; they shall be recorded in the official report,...
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Before the witness's deposition, objections shall be raised by the parties; they must be detailed and relevant; they shall be recorded in the official report, along with the witness's explanations.

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Article 145 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
The witness's deposition is recorded in the official report; it is read back to him, and he is asked whether he maintains it; under penalty...
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The witness's deposition is recorded in the official report; it is read back to him, and he is asked whether he maintains it; under penalty of nullity; he shall also be asked whether he requests a fee.

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Article 146 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
The witness may, after the reading of his deposition, make such changes and additions as he sees fit; these shall be read back to him,...
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The witness may, after the reading of his deposition, make such changes and additions as he sees fit; these shall be read back to him, together with his deposition, and noted in the record; all under penalty of nullity.

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Article 147 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
The parties may neither interrupt nor question the witnesses; the commissioner judge alone has the right to put to the witness such questions as he...
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The parties may neither interrupt nor question the witnesses; the commissioner judge alone has the right to put to the witness such questions as he deems appropriate for the clarification of the deposition, which is signed by the witness, the judge, and the clerk; all under penalty of nullity.

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Article 148 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
The official reports are signed by the judge and the clerk, and by the parties, or note is made of the reason that prevented them...
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The official reports are signed by the judge and the clerk, and by the parties, or note is made of the reason that prevented them from doing so; under penalty of nullity.

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Article 149 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
Under penalty of nullity, the inquiry must be completed within one week of hearing the first witnesses, unless the judgment has set a longer period;...
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Under penalty of nullity, the inquiry must be completed within one week of hearing the first witnesses, unless the judgment has set a longer period; however, it may be extended at the request of either party.

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Article 150 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
Whoever has more than six witnesses heard on a single fact may not recover the costs of the additional depositions.
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Whoever has more than six witnesses heard on a single fact may not recover the costs of the additional depositions.

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Article 151 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
One may challenge (besides relatives up to and including the degree of second cousin) the presumptive heir or donee; anyone who has given certificates on...
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One may challenge (besides relatives up to and including the degree of second cousin) the presumptive heir or donee; anyone who has given certificates on the matter in question; servants or domestics; a witness under criminal accusation; and anyone convicted of an afflictive penalty, or even a correctional penalty for theft. The challenged witness is nevertheless heard and his deposition recorded in the official report, but may not be read at the judgment; if the challenges are admitted by the judges, who rule on them summarily.

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Article 152 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
Individuals under fifteen years of age may be heard as witnesses, subject to their depositions being given such weight as is reasonable.
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Individuals under fifteen years of age may be heard as witnesses, subject to their depositions being given such weight as is reasonable.

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Article 153 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
Once the inquiry is completed or the time for conducting it has expired, the most diligent party pursues the hearing by simple act, after serving...
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Once the inquiry is completed or the time for conducting it has expired, the most diligent party pursues the hearing by simple act, after serving the attorney with a copy of the official reports.

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Article 154 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Enquêtes
Civil Procedure
One or more depositions declared null do not invalidate the entire inquiry.
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One or more depositions declared null do not invalidate the entire inquiry.

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Article 155 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Descentes sur les Lieux
Civil Procedure
In cases where the judges believe it necessary for one of them to visit the premises, they may order it; but they may not do...
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In cases where the judges believe it necessary for one of them to visit the premises, they may order it; but they may not do so for matters requiring only a simple expert report, unless requested by one of the parties; the judgment names one of the judges present.

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Article 156 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Descentes sur les Lieux
Civil Procedure
The commissioner judge's order, issued upon the petition of one of the parties, fixes the place, day, and hour of the inspection; it is served...
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The commissioner judge's order, issued upon the petition of one of the parties, fixes the place, day, and hour of the inspection; it is served from attorney to attorney, and constitutes a summons.

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Article 157 Law on Civil Procedure · Des Descentes sur les Lieux
Civil Procedure
The original of the judge's official report shall note the days spent on travel, stay, and return.
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The original of the judge's official report shall note the days spent on travel, stay, and return.

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