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Article 1541 of the French Civil Code

One of the spouses is not liable for the failure to use or reuse the property of the other, unless he or she has interfered in the disposal or collection operations, or it is proved that the funds were received by him or her, or turned to his or her benefit.

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Article 1541

L’un des époux n’est point garant du défaut d’emploi ou de remploi des biens de l’autre, à moins qu’il ne se soit ingéré dans les opérations d’aliénation ou d’encaissement, ou qu’il ne soit prouvé que les deniers ont été reçus par lui, ou ont tourné à son profit.

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