Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 851
851. A person who, by a judgment of the competent court, has
been declared to be the heir, or has been condemned expressly i n
such capacity, shall be deemed t o be the heir with regard to al l the
legatees and creditors of the inheritance.
Acts not implying
acceptance.
Amended by:
XVIII.2004.90.
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