Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 512
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
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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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