Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 17

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17. (1) Where a sibling has received maintenance, and, within ten years of the last supply thereof, becomes able to repay the amount so received, that sibling shall be bound to repay such amount to the person supplying the maintenance, provided the demand for reimbursement be made within the said time. (2) In no other case, in the absence of an agreement to the contrary, can a claim be made for reimbursement of the amount of maintenance supplied under the provisions of this Code. When liability for maintenance devolves upon heirs.

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