Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 761

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761. (1) Any perpetual or limited burden by reason of which the whole usufruct of the inheritance or of the legacy, or a po rtion of such usufruct, or any other annuity, is to be given to two o r more persons successively, shall be considered as if it had not been written. (2) Nevertheless, it is not forbidden to impose the payment of an annuity, whether in perpetuity or for a limited time, for th e purpose of creating a sacred patrimony, or of being employed fo r the relief of the poor, or in reward for virtue or merit, or fo r any 194 [CAP. 16. CIVIL CODE other purpose of public utility, even though the disposition be in favour of persons belonging to a certain class or to certain fa milies. (3) Sub-article (1) shall not apply to dispositions in favour of persons called to benefit und er a trust or a foundation. § VII. O F TESTAMENTARY EXECUTORS Appointment of executors by testator.

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