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Article 1733 of the French Civil Code

He is liable for the fire, unless he proves:

That the fire occurred by fortuitous event or force majeure, or by a construction defect.

Or that the fire was communicated by a neighbouring house.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 1733

Il répond de l’incendie, à moins qu’il ne prouve :

Que l’incendie est arrivé par cas fortuit ou force majeure, ou par vice de construction.

Ou que le feu a été communiqué par une maison voisine.

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