Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 849
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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