Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 865
865. In testate successions, the share of the person renouncing
shall devolve upon the co-heirs or the heirs-at-law as provided in
articles 737 and 741.
Creditors of
renouncing heir
may accept in his
stead.
Amended by:
XLVI.1973.64.
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