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Article 1017 of the French Civil Code

The heirs of the testator, or other debtors of a legacy, shall be personally liable to pay it, each in proportion to the share and portion from which they benefit in the estate.

They shall be mortgaged for the whole, up to the value of the immovables of the estate of which they are holders.

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Article 1017

Les héritiers du testateur, ou autres débiteurs d’un legs, seront personnellement tenus de l’acquitter, chacun au prorata de la part et portion dont ils profiteront dans la succession.

Ils en seront tenus hypothécairement pour le tout, jusqu’à concurrence de la valeur des immeubles de la succession dont ils seront détenteurs.

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