Article 383
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
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In the appointment of a representative, the spouse present shall be preferred when there is no legal separation.
Official text — RA 386
In the appointment of a representative, the spouse present shall be preferred when there is no legal separation.
If the absentee left no spouse, or if the spouse present is a minor, any competent person may be appointed by the court. (183a)
CHAPTER 2
Declaration of Absence
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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