Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 392
392. (1) Use is the real right of a person of making use of a
thing belonging to another, or of taking the fruits thereof, bu t only
to the extent of his own needs and those of his family.
(2) The right of use of a house is the same as the right of
habitation.
(3) The right of use of things which are consumed by use is
considered as usufruct.
Definition of
“habitation”.
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