Article 938

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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A legacy or devise made to a creditor shall not be applied to his credit, unless the testator so expressly declares.

Official text — RA 386

A legacy or devise made to a creditor shall not be applied to his credit, unless the testator so expressly declares.

In the latter case, the creditor shall have the right to collect the excess, if any, of the credit or of the legacy or devise. (837a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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