Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 751
751. (1) It shall be lawful for the testator to substitute another
person for the heir-institute or for the legatee, in the event of such
heir or legatee not being able or willing to accept the inherit ance or
the legacy.
(2) Any such disposition is termed substitutio vulgaris .
Substitution in the
case of minors, of
persons with a
mental disorder or
other condition,
which renders
them incapable of
managing their
own affairs, or
insane persons.
Amended by:
XXI.1962.14;
XVIII.2004.82.
Substituted by:
II.2012.16.
Amended by:
XXIII.2017.71.
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