Text of the provision
Art. 1031. A testamentary provision in favor of a disqualified person, even though made under the guise of an onerous contract, or made through an intermediary, shall be void.
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Civil Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 386, approved June 18, 1949, effective August 30, 1950. Reproduced in full; verified verbatim against the LawPhil and ChanRobles official-text renderings.
What this article means
A testamentary provision in favour of a disqualified person is void, even if made under the guise of an onerous contract or through an intermediary.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 1030 — Dispositions in Favour of the Poor.
- Article 1032 — Unworthiness to Succeed.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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