Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 895
895. (1) The heir who enters upon inventory, shall, upon the
demand of any creditor or other person interested give sufficie nt
security for the value of the movable property included in the
inventory, for the fruits of the immovable property, and for an y
balance of the proceeds of the sale of the immovable property
which may remain after satisfying the claims of the creditors o f the
inheritance.
(2) Where the heir fails to give such security, the court shall
give such directions as it may deem proper in order to safeguar d the
rights of the interested parties.
Payment to certain
creditors before
legatees.
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