Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 896
896. It shall not be lawful for the heir who enters upon
inventory to pay out any legacy b efore satisfying the creditors who,
prior to the publication of the inventory, shall have, by a jud icial
letter or other act, given him due notice of their claims, and those
whose claims are registered in the Public Registry.
Payment to other
creditors and
legatees.
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