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Article 1154 of the French Civil Code

Where the representative acts within the limits of his powers in the name and on behalf of the principal, the latter alone is bound by the undertaking thus contracted.

Where the representative declares that he is acting on behalf of another but contracts in his own name, he alone is bound with regard to the other contracting party.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1154

Lorsque le représentant agit dans la limite de ses pouvoirs au nom et pour le compte du représenté, celui-ci est seul tenu de l’engagement ainsi contracté.

Lorsque le représentant déclare agir pour le compte d’autrui mais contracte en son propre nom, il est seul engagé à l’égard du cocontractant.

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