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Showing 311320 of 56993 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. 11-1-2024 n° 22-16.974

French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Introductory provisions

Article 1106

A contract is synallagmatic when the contracting parties bind themselves reciprocally to each other. It is unilateral when one or more persons obligate themselves to one or more others without there b…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Representation

Article 1154

Where the representative acts within the limits of his powers in the name and on behalf of the principal, the latter alone is bound by the undertaking thus contracted. Where the representative declare…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Introductory provisions

Article 1105

Contracts, whether or not they have a proper name, are subject to general rules, which are the subject of this subtitle. The rules particular to certain contracts are set out in the provisions specifi…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Representation

Article 1157

Where the representative misuses his powers to the detriment of the principal, the latter may invoke the nullity of the act performed if the third party was aware of the misuse or could not have been…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Representation

Article 1160

The representative's powers cease if he is incapacitated or disqualified.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Introductory provisions

Article 1103

Legally formed contracts take the place of law for those who have made them.

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Representation

Article 1156

An act performed by a representative without authority or in excess of his authority is unenforceable against the principal, unless the contracting third party legitimately believed in the reality of…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter I: Introductory provisions

Article 1107

A contract is onerous when each of the parties receives a benefit from the other in return for that which he provides. It is gratuitous when one of the parties provides the other with a benefit withou…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Representation

Article 1155

Where the representative's power is defined in general terms, it covers only conservatory and administrative acts. Where the power is specially determined, the representative may only perform the acts…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Representation

Article 1159

The establishment of legal or judicial representation divests the principal, for its duration, of the powers transferred to the representative. Conventional representation leaves the principal to exer…

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