Statute
Philippine Civil Code
Article
Art. 846
Topic
Testamentary Succession
Status
In force
Book
BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision
Title
TITLE IV SUCCESSION
Chapter
CHAPTER 2 Testamentary Succession
Formerly
Art. 765 of the old Civil Code
Year
1949
Cited by
A Supreme Court decision

The provision

Heirs instituted without designation of shares shall inherit in equal parts. (765)

Cases applying this article

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 846 is found in CHAPTER 2 Testamentary Succession of TITLE IV SUCCESSION of BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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