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Cap. 16 · Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Cap. 16 Art. 839Share due to person conceived and born out of wedlock may be paid in kind.

Sub-title III

In forceOfficial text

Where under testate or intestate succession a person conceived and born out of wedlock succeeds with adoptive children of the deceased or other children of the deceased who are not so conceived and born or descendants of such children, or with the surviving wife of the deceased, the other heirs of the deceased shall be entitled to pay the share due to the person conceived and born out of wedlock, either in cash or in movable or immovable property of the estate, if latter does not object; and in case of opposition by the latter, the Civil Court – Voluntary Jurisdiction shall, following an application to that effect by any of the other heirs of the deceased, decide whether to allow such payment or assignment, after taking into account personal considerations and those relating to property. 840. Repealed by: XVIII.2004.88.

841. Repealed by: XVIII.2004.88.

842. Repealed by: XVIII.2004.88.

843. Repealed by: XVIII.2004.88.

844. Repealed by: XVIII.2004.88.

Amendment history
  • Amended by XIII.1983.5