Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 140

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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 CIVIL CODE [CAP. 16. 71 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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