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Article 864 of the French Civil Code

Where the partitionable mass includes a claim against one of the co-partitioners, whether due or not, the latter is allotted it in the partition up to the amount of his rights in the mass.

Up to the amount due, the debt is extinguished by confusion. If its amount exceeds the debtor’s rights in this mass, he owes payment of the balance under the conditions and time limits that affected the obligation.

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Article 864

Lorsque la masse partageable comprend une créance à l’encontre de l’un des copartageants, exigible ou non, ce dernier en est alloti dans le partage à concurrence de ses droits dans la masse.

A due concurrence, la dette s’éteint par confusion. Si son montant excède les droits du débiteur dans cette masse, il doit le paiement du solde sous les conditions et délais qui affectaient l’obligation.

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