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Article 873 of the French Civil Code

The heirs are liable for the debts and charges of the succession, personally for their inheritance share, and hypothecarily for the whole; subject to their recourse either against their coheirs, or against the universal legatees, in respect of the share for which they are required to contribute.

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Article 873

Les héritiers sont tenus des dettes et charges de la succession, personnellement pour leur part successorale, et hypothécairement pour le tout ; sauf leur recours soit contre leurs cohéritiers, soit contre les légataires universels, à raison de la part pour laquelle ils doivent y contribuer.

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