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Article 1220 of the French Civil Code

A party may suspend performance of its obligation if it is clear that the other party will not perform when due and if the consequences of such non-performance are sufficiently serious for the party. This suspension must be notified as soon as possible.

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Article 1220
Une partie peut suspendre l’exécution de son obligation dès lors qu’il est manifeste que son cocontractant ne s’exécutera pas à l’échéance et que les conséquences de cette inexécution sont suffisamment graves pour elle. Cette suspension doit être notifiée dans les meilleurs délais.

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