French Civil CodeIn force
Section 4: Termination of the guarantee
Article 2317
The guarantor's heirs are only liable for debts arising before the death. Any clause to the contrary is deemed unwritten.
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The guarantor's heirs are only liable for debts arising before the death. Any clause to the contrary is deemed unwritten.
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