Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 940

940. (1) In all cases, with respect to the creditors, each of the heirs shall be personally liable for the debts of the inheritance, in proportion to his share. (2) Nevertheless, where any one of the co-heirs possesses property charged with a hypothec in security of the debt, he shall, with regard to such property, be liable ex hypotheca for the whole, saving his right of relief against the other co-heirs. Extent of right of relief exercisable against co-heirs by heir who pays the whole debt.