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Article L131-52 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

The bearer may claim from the person against whom he is making the claim :

1. The amount of the unpaid cheque ;

2. Interest from the date of presentation, payable at the legal rate applicable in France;

3. The cost of protesting the cheque, the cost of any notices given, and any other costs.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article L131-52

Le porteur peut réclamer à celui contre lequel il exerce son recours :

1. Le montant du chèque non payé ;

2. Les intérêts à partir du jour de la présentation, dus au taux légal applicable en France ;

3. Les frais de protêt, ceux des avis donnés, ainsi que les autres frais.

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