Article 791

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The words of a will are to receive an interpretation which will give to every expression some effect, rather than one which will render any of the expressions inoperative.

Official text — RA 386

The words of a will are to receive an interpretation which will give to every expression some effect, rather than one which will render any of the expressions inoperative; and of two modes of interpreting a will, that is to be preferred which will prevent intestacy. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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