Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 705

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705. (1) Where the testator, without mentioning the debt due by him, makes a legacy in favour of his creditor , such legacy s hall not be deemed to have been made in satisfaction of the debt due to the legatee. Legacy to servant.(2) A legacy made in favour of a servant, shall not be deemed to have been made in sa tisfaction of his wages. Legatum liberationis to include only debts due at the time of the will.

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