Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 651
651. Where the testamentary dis positions exceed either the
disposable portion, or the residue thereof after deducting the value
of the donations, they shall abate proportionately without any
distinction between heirs and legatees.
Declaration by
testator that a
disposition shall
have effect in
preference to
others.
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