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Article 497Things Not Suitable for Deposit

第四百九十七条(供託に適しない物等)

In the following cases, the performer may, with the permission of the court, sell the thing that is the subject matter of performance at public auction and deposit the proceeds of the sales with an official depository:

弁済者は、次に掲げる場合には、裁判所の許可を得て、弁済の目的物を競売に付し、その代金を供託することができる。

the thing is not suitable for deposit;

その物が供託に適しないとき。

the price of the thing is likely to decline due to causes such as loss and damage;

その物について滅失、損傷その他の事由による価格の低落のおそれがあるとき。

excessive expenses are required for the preservation of the thing; or

その物の保存について過分の費用を要するとき。

beyond the cases stated in the preceding three items, there are circumstances that make it difficult to deposit the thing.

前三号に掲げる場合のほか、その物を供託することが困難な事情があるとき。

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