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Explanation of Article 718

Explanation of Article 718

This article addresses the effect of not exercising the right of easement in the case of co-owners in common property. It clarifies that the statute of limitations in a claim for the right of easement is interrupted if one of the co-owners in common utilizes the right of easement. The other co-owners benefit from this interruption even if they do not utilize the right of easement. Additionally, the suspension of the period for the benefit of one of them makes it suspended for the others as well.

Article 718

If an owner in common exercises the right of easement, the other owners in common shall benefit from the suspension of the statute of limitations. If the statute of limitations is interrupted for the benefit of any owner in common, the other owners shall benefit from such interruption.