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Article 1231-4 of the French Civil Code

Even where the non-performance of the contract is the result of gross negligence or wilful misconduct, damages only include what is an immediate and direct consequence of the non-performance.

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Article 1231-4

Dans le cas même où l’inexécution du contrat résulte d’une faute lourde ou dolosive, les dommages et intérêts ne comprennent que ce qui est une suite immédiate et directe de l’inexécution.

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