Cap. 16 · Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Cap. 16 Art. 837Where a part only of the inheritance is disposed of.
Sub-title III
Where the deceased disposes of a portion only of the inheritance, and the remaining portion devolves upon the heirs-at law, possession vests, by operation of law, in the testamentary heir and in the heir-at-law, in proportion to their respective shares.