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Article L422-3 of the French Insurance Code

In the event of a dispute, the civil court, if the events giving rise to the loss or damage have given rise to criminal proceedings, is not obliged to stay the proceedings until the criminal court has reached a final decision.

Damage victims have the right to take legal action against the guarantee fund within the time limit set out in article 2226 of the Civil Code.

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Article L422-3

En cas de litige, le juge civil, si les faits générateurs du dommage ont donné lieu à des poursuites pénales, n’est pas tenu de surseoir à statuer jusqu’à décision définitive de la juridiction répressive.

Les victimes des dommages disposent, dans le délai prévu à l’article 2226 du code civil, du droit d’action en justice contre le fonds de garantie.

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