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Article 322 of the French Civil Code

The action may be brought by the heirs of a deceased person before the expiry of the period that was allowed to the deceased person to bring the action.

The heirs may also continue the action already brought, unless there has been a withdrawal or lapse of proceedings.

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Article 322

L’action peut être exercée par les héritiers d’une personne décédée avant l’expiration du délai qui était imparti à celle-ci pour agir.

Les héritiers peuvent également poursuivre l’action déjà engagée, à moins qu’il n’y ait eu désistement ou péremption d’instance.

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