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Article 1617 of the French Civil Code

If the sale of an immovable has been made with an indication of the capacity, at the rate of so much the measure, the seller is obliged to deliver to the purchaser, if he so requires, the quantity indicated in the contract;

And if the thing is not possible to him, or if the purchaser does not require it, the seller is obliged to suffer a proportional reduction in the price.

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Article 1617

Si la vente d’un immeuble a été faite avec indication de la contenance, à raison de tant la mesure, le vendeur est obligé de délivrer à l’acquéreur, s’il l’exige, la quantité indiquée au contrat ;

Et si la chose ne lui est pas possible, ou si l’acquéreur ne l’exige pas, le vendeur est obligé de souffrir une diminution proportionnelle du prix.

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