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CCQ-1991 - Civil Code of Québec

Section 1617
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1617. Damages which result from delay in the performance of an obligation to pay a sum of money consist of interest at the agreed rate or, in the absence of any agreement, at the legal rate.
The creditor is entitled to the damages from the date of default without having to prove that he has suffered any injury.
A creditor may stipulate, however, that he will be entitled to additional damages, provided he justifies them.
1991, c. 64, a. 1617; I.N. 2014-05-01.
1617. Damages which result from delay in the performance of an obligation to pay a sum of money consist of interest at the agreed rate or, in the absence of any agreement, at the legal rate.
The creditor is entitled to the damages from the date of default without having to prove that he has sustained any injury.
A creditor may stipulate, however, that he will be entitled to additional damages, provided he justifies them.
1991, c. 64, a. 1617.
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