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Article 1165 of the French Civil Code

In contracts for the provision of services, in the absence of agreement between the parties prior to their performance, the price may be fixed by the creditor, who is responsible for giving reasons for the amount in the event of a dispute.

In the event of abuse in the fixing of the price, the court may be seised of a claim for damages and, where appropriate, rescission of the contract.

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Article 1165

Dans les contrats de prestation de service, à défaut d’accord des parties avant leur exécution, le prix peut être fixé par le créancier, à charge pour lui d’en motiver le montant en cas de contestation.

En cas d’abus dans la fixation du prix, le juge peut être saisi d’une demande tendant à obtenir des dommages et intérêts et, le cas échéant, la résolution du contrat.

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