French Civil CodeIn force
Chapter III: Interpretation of the contract
Article 1192
Clear and precise clauses cannot be interpreted without distortion.
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Clear and precise clauses cannot be interpreted without distortion.
…that conforms to the legitimate expectations of the parties, taking into account its nature, custom and the amount of the consideration.
…rformance of the contract nor be compelled to perform it, subject to the provisions of this section and those of Chapter III of Title IV.
Where the price or any other element of the contract must be determined by reference to an index which does not exist or has ceased to exist or to be accessible, the index shall be replaced by the ind…
In synallagmatic contracts, lack of equivalence of performance is not a ground for nullity of the contract, unless the law provides otherwise.
…nt for a detachable form is satisfied by an electronic process which allows the form to be accessed and returned by the same means.
A contract may not derogate from public policy either by its terms or by its purpose, whether or not the latter was known to all the parties.
When in doubt, a contract by mutual agreement is construed against the creditor and in favour of the debtor, and a contract of adhesion against the person who proposed it.
…If renegotiation is refused or fails, the parties may agree to terminate the contract, on the date and subject to the conditions they determine, or ask the court by mutual agreement to adapt the cont…
…s are made to the provisions of the previous article for private-signature deeds relating to family and inheritance law, except for private-signature agreements countersigned by lawyers in the presenc…
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