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The action must be brought within ten years

following the collapse of the building. (n)

Article 1724. The contractor who undertakes to

build a structure or any other work for a

stipulated price, in conformity with plans and

specifications agreed upon with the land-

owner, can neither withdraw from the contract

nor demand an increase in the price on account

of the higher cost of labor or materials, save

when there has been a change in the plans and

specifications, provided:

(1) Such change has been authorized by the

proprietor in writing; and

(2) The additional price to be paid to the

contractor has been determined in writing

by both parties. (1593a)