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Article 837

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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If after making a will, the testator makes a second will expressly revoking the first, the revocation of the second will does not revive the first will, which can be revived only by another will or codicil.

Official text — RA 386

If after making a will, the testator makes a second will expressly revoking the first, the revocation of the second will does not revive the first will, which can be revived only by another will or codicil. (739a)

SUBSECTION 8. Allowance and Disallowance of Wills

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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