Cap. 16 Art. 2033Hypothec to be registered.

(1) A hypothec, whether legal, judicial, or conventional, is not effectual unless it is registered in the Public Registry, and it does not rank except from the date of its registration.

(2) Nevertheless, the hypothec for the dowry settled before marriage shall rank from the day of the celebration of the marriage provided it is registered within one month from such day: and in such case the said hypothec shall not be affected by any alienation, or hypothec, or burden, made or registered during the course of the aforesaid time.

*As to old privileges and hypothecs, see the Old Privileges and Hypothecs (Registration and Renewal) Ordinance (Chapter 27).