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Article 2317 of the French Civil Code

The guarantor’s heirs are only liable for debts arising before the death.

Any clause to the contrary is deemed unwritten.

Original in French 🇫🇷
Article 2317

Les héritiers de la caution ne sont tenus que des dettes nées avant le décès.


Toute clause contraire est réputée non écrite.

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