Cap. 16 Art. 2040When registration against debtor in state of bankruptcy or against an inheritance is inoperative.

(1) The registration is ineffectual if it is made at a time a when the debtor is in a state of bankruptcy, or if it is proved that the creditor, at the time of the registration, knew of the existence of circumstances on which the debtor could found a declaration of bankruptcy.

(2) The provisions of sub-article (1) of this article shall also apply as between the creditors of an inheritance, if the registration is made after the opening of the succession, and the inheritance remains vacant or is accepted with the benefit of inventory.