Article 1219 of the French Civil Code
A party may refuse to perform his obligation, even though it is due, if the other party does not perform his and if such non-performance is sufficiently serious.
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A party may refuse to perform his obligation, even though it is due, if the other party does not perform his and if such non-performance is sufficiently serious.
A party may suspend performance of its obligation if it is clear that the other party will not perform when due and if the consequences of such non-performance are sufficiently serious for the party. This suspension must be notified as soon as possible.
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