Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 849

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849. The acceptance of an inheritan ce shall retroact as from the day of the opening of the succession, saving any right which ma y have been acquired by third part ies in virtue of agreements mad e in good faith with the apparent heir. Acceptance may be express or implied.

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