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Article 1217 of the French Civil Code

The party to whom the undertaking has not been performed, or has been performed imperfectly, may:

– refuse to perform or suspend the performance of his own obligation;

– pursue the forced performance in kind of the obligation;

– obtain a reduction in the price;

– bring about the rescission of the contract;

– claim compensation for the consequences of the non-performance.

Sanctions that are not incompatible may be combined; damages may always be added.

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Article 1217

La partie envers laquelle l’engagement n’a pas été exécuté, ou l’a été imparfaitement, peut :

– refuser d’exécuter ou suspendre l’exécution de sa propre obligation ;

– poursuivre l’exécution forcée en nature de l’obligation ;

– obtenir une réduction du prix ;

– provoquer la résolution du contrat ;

– demander réparation des conséquences de l’inexécution.

Les sanctions qui ne sont pas incompatibles peuvent être cumulées ; des dommages et intérêts peuvent toujours s’y ajouter.

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