French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Representation
Article 1153
The legal, judicial or contractual representative is authorised to act only within the limits of the powers conferred on him.
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The legal, judicial or contractual representative is authorised to act only within the limits of the powers conferred on him.
Everyone is free to contract or not to contract, to choose their co-contractor and to determine the content and form of the contract within the limits set by law. Freedom of contract does not permit d…
A contract is consensual when it is formed by the mere exchange of consents whatever the mode of expression. A contract is solemn when its validity is subject to forms determined by law. A contract is…
…ure benefit. This must be possible and determined or determinable. Benefit is determinable where it can be deduced from the contract or by reference to usage or the parties' previous relations, withou…
…ion, any non-negotiable clause, determined in advance by one of the parties, which creates a significant imbalance between the rights and obligations of the parties to the contract shall be deemed unw…
When a clause has two possible meanings, the one that gives it effect prevails over the one that does not.
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.
Where the quality of the service is not determined or determinable under the contract, the debtor must offer a quality of service that conforms to the legitimate expectations of the parties, taking in…
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…
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