Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 722
722. (1) Where the subject of the legacy is an indeterminate
thing, included in a given genus or species, the right of selec tion
shall belong to the heir, who can not be compelled to deliver a thing
of the best quality, but cannot offer a thing of the worst qual ity.
(2) The same rule shall apply wher e the right of selection is le ft
to a third party.
(3) Where such third party refuses or is, in consequence of
death or other impediment, unable to make the selection, such
selection shall be made by the court, according to the rule lai d
down in sub-article (1).
Where a right of
selection is left to
the legatee.
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