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Article 2374-5 of the French Civil Code

In the event of default by the debtor, the assignee may set off the amount of the sum assigned, plus any fruits and interest, against the secured claim. Where appropriate, the assignee returns the excess to the assignor.

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Article 2374-5

En cas de défaillance du débiteur, le cessionnaire peut imputer le montant de la somme cédée, augmentée s’il y a lieu des fruits et intérêts, sur la créance garantie. Le cas échéant, il restitue l’excédent au cédant.

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