Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 732
732. (1) Where before the will is made or subsequently, a right
of usufruct, an annuity, or any other perpetual or temporary burden,
shall have been imposed on the thing bequeathed, the legatee shall
receive the thing as so encumbered.
(2) Where the thing bequeathed is charged with a hypothec in
respect of any other debts, the person who is to pay the legacy
shall, unless the testator has otherwise directed, be bound to
disencumber it.
Expense for
delivery of legacy.
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