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Article 1198 of the French Civil Code

Where two successive purchasers of the same tangible movable hold their right from the same person, the one who first took possession of that movable is preferred, even if his right is subsequent, provided that he is in good faith.

Where two successive purchasers of rights in the same immovable property hold their rights from the same person, the one who first published his title of acquisition executed in authentic form in the real estate file is preferred, even if his right is subsequent, provided that he is in good faith.

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Article 1198

Lorsque deux acquéreurs successifs d’un même meuble corporel tiennent leur droit d’une même personne, celui qui a pris possession de ce meuble en premier est préféré, même si son droit est postérieur, à condition qu’il soit de bonne foi.

Lorsque deux acquéreurs successifs de droits portant sur un même immeuble tiennent leur droit d’une même personne, celui qui a, le premier, publié son titre d’acquisition passé en la forme authentique au fichier immobilier est préféré, même si son droit est postérieur, à condition qu’il soit de bonne foi.

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