Philippine Civil Code Art. 882: Testamentary Succession

Statute: Philippine Civil Code
Article: Art. 882
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. 797a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949
Cited by: A Supreme Court decision

The provision

The statement of the object of the institution, or the application of the property left by the testator, or the charge imposed by him, shall not be considered as a condition unless it appears that such was his intention. That which has been left in this manner may be claimed at once provided that the instituted heir or his heirs give security for compliance with the wishes of the testator and for the return of anything he or they may receive, together with its fruits and interests, if he or they should disregard this obligation. (797a)

Cases applying this article

Johnny S. Rabadilla v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 113725

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 884 Testamentary Succession
Civil Code, Art. 887 Testamentary Succession
Civil Code, Art. 891 Testamentary Succession
Civil Code, Art. 892 Testamentary Succession
Civil Code, Art. 870 Testamentary Succession
Civil Code, Art. 895 Testamentary Succession
Civil Code, Art. 867 Testamentary Succession
Civil Code, Art. 902 Testamentary Succession

Civil Code, Art. 882 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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