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Article L131-41 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

In the event of a refusal to pay, on the request made pursuant to Article L. 131-40, the owner of the lost cheque retains all his rights by means of a protest deed. This protest must be made no later than the first working day following the expiry of the presentation period. The notices prescribed by article L. 131-49 must be given to the drawer and endorsers within the time limits set by that article.

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Article L131-41

En cas de refus de paiement, sur la demande formée en vertu de l’article L. 131-40, le propriétaire du chèque perdu conserve tous ses droits par un acte de protestation. Cet acte doit être fait au plus tard le premier jour ouvrable qui suit l’expiration du délai de présentation. Les avis prescrits par l’article L. 131-49 doivent être donnés au tireur et aux endosseurs dans les délais fixés par cet article.

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