If the possessor of the inheritance is not in good faith at the beginning of their possession of the inheritance, they are liable in the same way as if the claim of the heir had at this time become pending. If the possessor of the inheritance later discovers that they are not an heir, they are liable in the same way from the date when they obtained the knowledge. A more extensive liability for default remains unaffected.
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Book 5 · Law of succession › Title 3 · Claim to inheritance › Section 2024
Liability with knowledge
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