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Article 965

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The direct line is either descending or ascending.

Official text — RA 386

The direct line is either descending or ascending.

The former unites the head of the family with those who descend from him.

The latter binds a person with those from whom he descends. (917)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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