Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 740

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740. Where the right of accretion takes place, it shall not be lawful for the co-heir or the co-legatee to refuse the accrued share, unless he shall renounce his own original share. Vesting of vacant portion of inheritance or legacy, when accretion does not take place.

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