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Article 2361-1 of the French Civil Code

Where the same claim is the subject of successive pledges, the ranking of creditors is governed by the order of the deeds. The creditor who is first in line has recourse against the creditor to whom the debtor would have made a payment.

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Article 2361-1

Lorsqu’une même créance fait l’objet de nantissements successifs, le rang des créanciers est réglé par l’ordre des actes. Le créancier premier en date dispose d’un recours contre celui auquel le débiteur aurait fait un paiement.

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