A commercial agent who refused to conclude a new contract when it ended did not take the initiative to terminate the contract. The commercial agent is therefore entitled to receive compensation. (C. Cass. Com. 21 june 2017, pourvoi n°15-29127)

 

The commercial agent has a right to compensation in case of termination of his contract. This indemnity provided by French and European Law aims to compensate the consequences of the termination.

This indemnity is due except in certain cases, for example the serious misconduct of the commercial agent or if the termination of the contract results from the agent’s initiative. (Article L134-13 of the French Commercial Code)

 

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