Cap. 16 Art. 2104When benefit cannot be exercised.

(1) The benefit of the separation of estates cannot be exercised if there has been novation by acknowledging the heir as the debtor.

(2) The benefit shall not operate except in favour of the persons exercising it.

(3) It may be exercised in regard to all the property indiscriminately or for the separation of one or more things specified in the demand.