Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 589
589. (1) A will may contain dispositions by universal as well
as by singular title.
(2) It may also contain dispositions by singular title without
any disposition by universal title.
Definition thereof. 590. (1) A disposition by universal title is that by which the
testator bequeaths to one or more persons the whole of his prop erty
or a portion thereof.
(2) Any other disposition is a disposition by singular title.
Heir. 591. (1) The word "heir" applies to the person in whose favour
the testator has disposed by universal title.
Legatee. (2) The word "legatee" applies to the person in whose favour
the testator has disposed by singular title.
Will unica charta.
Amended by:
XVIII.2004.48;
L.N. 407 of 2007;
XXIII.2017.65.
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