Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 837
837. Where the deceased disposes of a portion only of the
inheritance, and the remaining portion devolves upon the heirs- at
law, possession vests, by operation of law, in the testamentary heir
and in the heir-at-law, in propo rtion to their respective share s.
Where person
claiming rights
over property of
inheritance, has
taken possession
thereof.
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