Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 805
805. (1) In all cases in which representation is allowed, the
partition shall be made per stirpes.
(2) Where in one and the same stock there are several branches,
the sub-partition shall be made per stirpes in each branch; and the
partition among the members of the same branch shall be made per
capita.
No representation
of persons who are
alive.
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