Article 959

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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A disposition made in general terms in favor of the testator's relatives shall be understood to be in favor of those nearest in degree.

Official text — RA 386

A disposition made in general terms in favor of the testator's relatives shall be understood to be in favor of those nearest in degree. (751)

CHAPTER 3

Legal or Intestate Succession

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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