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Article 1155 of the French Civil Code

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 for which he is authorised and those which are incidental thereto.

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Article 1155

Lorsque le pouvoir du représentant est défini en termes généraux, il ne couvre que les actes conservatoires et d’administration.

Lorsque le pouvoir est spécialement déterminé, le représentant ne peut accomplir que les actes pour lesquels il est habilité et ceux qui en sont l’accessoire.

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