Droits civils
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
This phrase in French law denotes private rights, the exercise of which is independent of the status (qualitd) of citizen. Foreigners enjoy them; and the extent of that enjoyment is determined by the principle of reciprocity. Conversely, foreigners may be sued on contracts made by them in France.
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