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Practice question: Legacies and Devises

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

May a legatee take possession of the thing bequeathed solely on the legatee's own authority under Article 953?
  1. Yes, always
  2. No, delivery and possession must be requested from the proper heir, executor or administrator under the provision
  3. Yes, if the legatee arrives first
  4. Yes, if the item is easy to carry
  5. Only the legatee's wealth matters

Legal references

  • Civil Code Articles 924–953 and 957: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html

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