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Article 881 of the French Civil Code

It is prescribed, in respect of movables, by two years from the opening of the succession.

In respect of immovables, the action may be brought as long as they remain in the hands of the heir.

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Article 881

Il se prescrit, relativement aux meubles, par deux ans à compter de l’ouverture de la succession.

A l’égard des immeubles, l’action peut être exercée tant qu’ils demeurent entre les mains de l’héritier.

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