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Article 1015 of the French Civil Code

The interest or fruits of the thing bequeathed shall accrue to the benefit of the legatee, from the day of death, and without his having made his claim in court:

1° Where the testator has expressly declared his will, in this respect, in the will;

2° Where a life annuity or pension has been bequeathed by way of maintenance.

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Article 1015

Les intérêts ou fruits de la chose léguée courront au profit du légataire, dès le jour du décès, et sans qu’il ait formé sa demande en justice :

1° Lorsque le testateur aura expressément déclaré sa volonté, à cet égard, dans le testament ;

2° Lorsqu’une rente viagère ou une pension aura été léguée à titre d’aliments.

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