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Article 1231 of the French Civil Code

Unless the non-performance is definitive, damages are only payable if the debtor has first been given notice to perform within a reasonable period.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1231
A moins que l’inexécution soit définitive, les dommages et intérêts ne sont dus que si le débiteur a préalablement été mis en demeure de s’exécuter dans un délai raisonnable.

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