Civil Code · English · 2015
Article 2710
Defense Based on Game Not Admissible
(1)
A defense based on the invalidity of games and wagers shall not be admissible in respect of stock exchange speculations, even where such speculations are liquidated by paying the differences, and regardless of the profession and intention of the parties and of the importance of the speculations.
#(2)
A defense based on the invalidity of games and wagers shall not be admissible in respect of games or wagers connected with sporting activities but the Court may reduce the amount claimed where it thinks it to be excessive.
#(3)
A. defense based on the invalidity of games and wagers shall not be admissible in respect of any lottery or wagering authorized by the government.
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