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Article 1647 of the French Civil Code

If the thing which had defects has perished as a result of its poor quality, the loss shall be for the seller, who shall be liable to the buyer for restitution of the price and for the other damages explained in the two preceding articles.

But the loss which has arrived by fortuitous event shall be for the buyer’s account.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1647

Si la chose qui avait des vices a péri par suite de sa mauvaise qualité, la perte est pour le vendeur, qui sera tenu envers l’acheteur à la restitution du prix et aux autres dédommagements expliqués dans les deux articles précédents.

Mais la perte arrivée par cas fortuit sera pour le compte de l’acheteur.

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