Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 862
862. (1) The heir who renounces is considered as if he had
never been an heir.
(2) Nevertheless, his renunciation shall not operate so as to
deprive him of the right to dema nd any legacy bequeathed to him .
206 [CAP. 16. CIVIL CODE
Devolution of
share of person
renouncing, in
intestate
succession.
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