Just released Ordinance No.2016-131 of February 10, 2016 reforming the French contractual obligations.
This reform modifies the provisions of Articles 1110 – 1386-1 of French Civil Code and will be applicable as of October 1, 2016 (except for the immediately applicable provisions of the 3rd and 4th paragraphs of section 1123 and sections 1158 and 1183). When proceedings were instituted before the entry into force of this ordinance, the action is subject to previous rules. This law also applies in appeal and cassation. Lire la suite