Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 140
140. (1) The parents are bound to render to the child, on the
latter attaining majority, an account of the property and the f ruits of
those things of which they have not the usufruct; and of the
property only and of the administration thereof in regard to th ings
of which they have the legal usufruct.
(2) If parental authority ceases b efore the child attains majori ty
the parents shall render the acc ount on the date of such cessat ion.
(3) Without prejudice to any liability of the parent, either
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parent may render such account on behalf also of the other pare nt.
Property of which
the parents have
usufruct.
Amended by:
XXI.1993.55.
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