Philippine Civil Code Art. 973: Legal or Intestate

Statute: Philippine Civil Code
Article: Art. 973
Topic: Legal or Intestate Succession
Status: In force
Book: BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision
Title: TITLE IV SUCCESSION
Chapter: CHAPTER 3 Legal or Intestate Succession
Year: 1949

The provision

In order that representation may take place, it is necessary that the representative himself be capable of succeeding the decedent. (n)

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For the right of representation to operate in succession, the person stepping into another's place (the representative) must himself be legally qualified to inherit from the deceased. If he is incapable of succeeding the decedent, he cannot represent anyone.

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Civil Code, Art. 973 is found in CHAPTER 3 Legal or Intestate 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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