Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 631
631. Where a deceased spouse is survived by children or other
descendants, the surviving spouse shall be entitled to one-fourth of
the value of the estate in full ownership.
Right of surviving
spouse, if there is
no issue.
Substituted by:
XVIII.2004.71.
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