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Article 998 of the French Civil Code

If the testator declares that he cannot or does not know how to sign, mention shall be made of his declaration, together with the cause which prevents him from signing.

In the event that the presence of two witnesses is required, the will shall be signed by at least one of them, and mention shall be made of the cause why the other has not signed.

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Article 998

Si le testateur déclare qu’il ne peut ou ne sait signer, il sera fait mention de sa déclaration, ainsi que de la cause qui l’empêche de signer.

Dans le cas où la présence de deux témoins est requise, le testament sera signé au moins par l’un d’eux, et il sera fait mention de la cause pour laquelle l’autre n’aura pas signé.

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