Article 588 of the French Civil Code

The usufruct of a life annuity also gives the usufructuary, for the duration of his usufruct, the right to receive the arrears, without being required to make any restitution.

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Article 588

L’usufruit d’une rente viagère donne aussi à l’usufruitier, pendant la durée de son usufruit, le droit d’en percevoir les arrérages, sans être tenu à aucune restitution.