French Civil CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Binding force
Article 1193
Contracts may only be modified or revoked with the mutual consent of the parties, or for reasons permitted by law.
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Contracts may only be modified or revoked with the mutual consent of the parties, or for reasons permitted by law.
Where two successive purchasers of the same tangible movable hold their right from the same person, the one who first took possession of that movable is preferred, even if his right is subsequent, pro…
Clear and precise clauses cannot be interpreted without distortion.
A contract creates obligations only between the parties. Third parties may neither request performance of the contract nor be compelled to perform it, subject to the provisions of this section and tho…
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.
All the clauses of a contract are to be interpreted in relation to each other, giving to each the meaning which respects the coherence of the whole act. When, with the common intention of the parties,…
…liver regains responsibility for it from the time of his formal notice, in accordance with Article 1344-2and subject to the rules set out in article 1351-1.
…have existed. Performed services give rise to restitution under the conditions set out in articles 1352 to 1352-9. Independent of the annulment of the contract, the injured party may seek compensation…
Relative nullity can only be requested by the party whom the law intends to protect. It may be covered by confirmation. If the action for relative nullity has several holders, the renunciation of one…
The contract is interpreted according to the common intention of the parties rather than by stopping at the literal meaning of its terms. Where this intention cannot be detected, the contract is inter…
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