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Article 744 of the French Civil Code

In each order, the nearest heir excludes the heir further back in degree.

In equality of degree, the heirs succeed by equal portions and per head.

All except what will be said below about division by branches and representation.

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Article 744

Dans chaque ordre, l’héritier le plus proche exclut l’héritier plus éloigné en degré.

A égalité de degré, les héritiers succèdent par égale portion et par tête.

Le tout sauf ce qui sera dit ci-après de la division par branches et de la représentation.

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