Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 897
897. (1) When the creditors mentioned in the last preceding
article have been satisfied, the heir who enters upon inventory shall
pay such other creditors as may appear, and the legatees, in th e
order of their application for payment.
(2) Nevertheless, even in such case, the said heir cannot pay a
legacy if, before effecting paym ent thereof, notice of a debt d ue by
the estate is given to him.
CIVIL CODE [CAP. 16. 211
Payment of
registered debts to
be made in order of
priority.
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