Section 6: Transport and motoring

As an exception to the provisions of the first paragraph of article L. 133-3 of the French Commercial Code, the limitation period applicable to contracts for the removal of goods concluded between a professional and a consumer is set at ten calendar days from receipt of the goods transported. Reasoned protests made by registered letter within this period are effective even if no reservations were made at the time of…

The carrier’s direct action for payment provided for in article L. 132-8 du code de commerce may not be implemented against a consumer who has already paid for the removal service with a removal company.