Text of the provision
Art. 959. A disposition made in general terms in favor of the testator's relatives shall be understood to be in favor of those nearest in degree.
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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 disposition made in general terms in favour of the testator's relatives is understood to be in favour of those nearest in degree.
Related provisions
- Article 958 — A Mistake in the Name.
- Article 960 — When Intestate Succession Applies.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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