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Article 1808 of the French Civil Code

In the event of a dispute, the lessee is required to prove the fortuitous event, and the lessor is required to prove the fault he imputes to the lessee.

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Article 1808

En cas de contestation, le preneur est tenu de prouver le cas fortuit, et le bailleur est tenu de prouver la faute qu’il impute au preneur.

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