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Article 2311 of the French Civil Code

The guarantor has no recourse if he paid the debt without notifying the debtor and if the debtor subsequently paid it or had the means at the time of payment to have it declared extinguished. However, the guarantor may bring an action for restitution against the creditor.

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Article 2311

La caution n’a pas de recours si elle a payé la dette sans en avertir le débiteur et si celui-ci l’a acquittée ultérieurement ou disposait, au moment du paiement, des moyens de la faire déclarer éteinte. Toutefois, elle peut agir en restitution contre le créancier.

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