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149.

A demand by an action has no effect to interrupt prescription, if the action fails or is discontinued.

150.

A demand by a judicial summons to pay has no effect to interrupt prescription, if pendency of the proceeding ceases.

151.

A judicial summons for the purpose of an amicable settlement has no effect to interrupt prescription, if the other party does not appear, or no settlement is effected, and no action is brought within one month.

The same applies, if the parties appear voluntarily, but a settlement is not effected.

152.

Participation in bankruptcy proceedings has no effect to interrupt prescription, if the creditor afterwards withdraws from the proceedings, or his claim is disallowed.

153.

A demand of performance has no effect to interrupt prescription, unless within six months legal proceedings are taken to enforce the claim, or a summons for an amicable settlement is issued, or both parties voluntarily appear for that purpose, or the creditor participates in bankruptcy proceedings, or an execution or an attachment is levied, or a provisional order of disposition made.

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