Legacies and Devises

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1. In an alternative legacy, who is ordinarily presumed to choose under Article 940 when a particular heir bears the oblig…
2. A specifically devised asset was mortgaged to secure a recoverable debt after execution of the will. No contrary intent…
3. After specifically releasing a legatee’s debt in the will, the testator sues that debtor for payment. The case remains …
4. A will generically remits the legatee’s debts. The legatee incurs a new debt to the testator after the will. With no fu…
5. A legatee expressly holds the choice in an alternative legacy but dies before choosing. The executor says the choice au…
6. Distinguish a specific debt-release legacy from a generic remission of debts.
7. Explain a legacy to a creditor under Article 938, including an express direction to apply it to the credit.
8. Discuss the default choice and transmission of choice in alternative legacies under Article 940.