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Article 1631 of the French Civil Code

Where, at the time of the eviction, the thing sold is diminished in value, or considerably deteriorated, either by the negligence of the buyer, or by accidents of force majeure, the seller is no less obliged to return the full price.

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Article 1631

Lorsqu’à l’époque de l’éviction, la chose vendue se trouve diminuée de valeur, ou considérablement détériorée, soit par la négligence de l’acheteur, soit par des accidents de force majeure, le vendeur n’en est pas moins tenu de restituer la totalité du prix.

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