The debtor is only liable for damages which were provided for or could have been provided for when the contract was concluded, except where the non-performance is due to gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
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The debtor is only liable for damages which were provided for or could have been provided for when the contract was concluded, except where the non-performance is due to gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
Le débiteur n’est tenu que des dommages et intérêts qui ont été prévus ou qui pouvaient être prévus lors de la conclusion du contrat, sauf lorsque l’inexécution est due à une faute lourde ou dolosive.
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