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Article 1488 of the French Civil Code

He has no recourse against the creditor for this excess, unless the receipt expresses that he intends to pay only up to the limit of his obligation.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1488

Il n’a point, pour cet excédent, de répétition contre le créancier, à moins que la quittance n’exprime qu’il n’entend payer que dans la limite de son obligation.

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