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Article 2305 of the French Civil Code

The benefit of discussion allows the guarantor to oblige the creditor to sue the principal debtor first.

Neither a guarantor held jointly and severally with the debtor, nor a guarantor who has waived this benefit, nor a judicial guarantor may avail themselves of this benefit.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 2305

Le bénéfice de discussion permet à la caution d’obliger le créancier à poursuivre d’abord le débiteur principal.


Ne peut se prévaloir de ce bénéfice ni la caution tenue solidairement avec le débiteur, ni celle qui a renoncé à ce bénéfice, non plus que la caution judiciaire.

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