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Cap. 16 · Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Cap. 16 Art. 512Delivery of documents relating to the subjects of the partition.

Sub-title II

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(1) Each of the co-partitioners shall, on completion of the partition, be put in possession of the documents relating to the things allotted to him, if such documents exist among the things held in community.

(2) The documents relating to a thing which has been divided shall be kept by the party having the greatest portion thereof, subject to his obligation to show such documents, whenever requested, to such of the co-partitioners as may be interested therein.

(3) The documents relating generally to all the property formerly held in community shall be delivered to the party chosen by all the co-partitioners, or, failing their agreement, by the court, as a depositary thereof, subject to his obligation to show such documents, whenever requested, to any of the co-partitioners.