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Explanation of Article 140

Explanation of Article 140

This article addresses the ruling on severe damage resulting from a harmful act, which makes it impossible to restore the item intended for use. It stipulates that in such a case, the injured party has the option to either retain the damaged item or leave it to the perpetrator, and in both cases, compensation is claimed. This ruling is specific to cases where the damage is so severe that it is impossible to return the item to its original state.

Article 140

If a harmful act results in severe and irreparable damage that renders the thing unusable for its intended purpose, the aggrieved party may retain said thing or leave it to the person who caused the harm; in both cases, the aggrieved party shall be entitled to compensation.