Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 512

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512. (1) Each of the co-partitioners shall, on completion of the partition, be put in possession of the documents relating to th e things allotted to him, if such documents exist among the thing s 152 [CAP. 16. CIVIL CODE held in community. (2) The documents relating to a thing which has been divided shall be kept by the party having the greatest portion thereof, subject to his obligation to show such documents, whenever requested, to such of the co-partitioners as may be interested therein. (3) The documents relating generally to all the property formerly held in community shall be delivered to the party chos en by all the co-partitioners, or, failing their agreement, by the court, as a depositary thereof, subject to his obligation to show such documents, whenever requested, to any of the co-partitioners. Effects of partition. 513. As to the effects of a partitio n, the provisions contained in articles 947 to 952 inclusive of this Code relating to co-heirs , shall be applicable generally to co-partitioners. Supplement in money and supplementary partition. Substituted by: LVIII.1975.3.

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