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Article R220-6 of the French Insurance Code

The following may not be invoked against victims or their dependants:

1° The excess provided for in Article L. 121-1 ;

2° The reduction in compensation applicable in accordance with Article L. 113-9.

In the two cases mentioned above, the insurer pays the compensation on behalf of the liable insured. It may bring an action against the latter for reimbursement of all sums which it has thus paid or set aside on his behalf.

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Article R220-6

Ne sont pas opposables aux victimes ou à leurs ayants droit :

1° La franchise prévue à l’article L. 121-1 ;

2° La réduction de l’indemnité applicable conformément à l’article L. 113-9.

Dans les deux cas mentionnés ci-dessus, l’assureur procède au paiement de l’indemnité pour le compte de l’assuré responsable. Il peut exercer contre ce dernier une action en remboursement pour toutes les sommes qu’il a ainsi payées ou mises en réserve à sa place.

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