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Philippine Civil Code, Art. 917

Statutory provision

Statute
Philippine Civil Code
Article
Art. 917
Topic
Statutory provision
Status
In force
Book
BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision
Title
TITLE IV SUCCESSION
Chapter
CHAPTER 2 Testamentary Succession
Year
1949

The provision

The burden of proving the truth of the cause for disinheritance shall rest upon the other heirs of the testator, if the disinherited heir should deny it. (850)

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Places the burden of proof on the testator's other heirs to establish that the stated ground for disinheriting an heir is true—but only if the disinherited heir denies it. Once the heir contests the disinheritance, those relying on it must prove the cause.

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Civil Code, Art. 917 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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