Text of the provision
Art. 1630. One who sells an inheritance without enumerating the things of which it is composed, shall only be answerable for his character as an heir.
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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
One who sells an inheritance without enumerating its contents warrants only his character as heir, not the individual assets.
Related provisions
- Article 1629 — Duration of Warranty of Solvency.
- Article 1631 — Sale of Rights in Bulk.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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