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Article 1157 of the French Civil Code

Where the representative misuses his powers to the detriment of the principal, the latter may invoke the nullity of the act performed if the third party was aware of the misuse or could not have been unaware of it.

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Article 1157
Lorsque le représentant détourne ses pouvoirs au détriment du représenté, ce dernier peut invoquer la nullité de l’acte accompli si le tiers avait connaissance du détournement ou ne pouvait l’ignorer.

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