Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 653

653. (1) Where the legacy subject t o abatement is a thing from which the part exceeding the di sposable portion can convenientl y and without being injuriously affected be separated, the abatem ent shall be effected by means of such separation. CIVIL CODE [CAP. 16. 177 (2) Where, however, such separation cannot conveniently and without injury be effected, it shall be lawful for the legatee to pay in cash the amount due by him to the party claiming the abateme nt. § IV .OF THE FORM OF WILLS OF ORDINARY WILLS Will is either public or secret.