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Civil Act — Article 421 (Absolute effect of extinctive prescription)

민법 제421조

If extinctive prescription has been completed for one of the obligors jointly and severally liable, the other obligors jointly and severally liable shall also be relieved of their obligation only to the extent of the share incumbent upon such obligor.

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