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Civil Act — Article 223 (Right to claim repair of structures for reservoiring, draining or drawing water)

민법 제223조

When the owner of land constructs structures for the purpose of reservoiring, draining or drawing water, and if, by the disruption or obstruction of the works, damage has been done, or there is a possibility of damage to the other's land, the other person may request the owner of the land to effect repair, to drain off the water, or to take preventive measures.

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