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Article 2293 of the French Civil Code

Guarantees can only exist on a valid obligation.

Nevertheless, a person who stands surety for a natural person whom he knew did not have the capacity to contract is bound by his undertaking.

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Article 2293

Le cautionnement ne peut exister que sur une obligation valable.


Néanmoins, celui qui se porte caution d’une personne physique dont il savait qu’elle n’avait pas la capacité de contracter est tenu de son engagement.

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