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  "urn": "urn:us-la:civcode:art:2450",
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  "heading": "Sale of future things",
  "text": "A future thing may be the object of a contract of sale. In such a case the coming into existence of the thing is a condition that suspends the effects of the sale. A party who, through his fault, prevents the coming into existence of the thing is liable for damages.",
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