Text of the provision
Art. 972. The right of representation takes place in the direct descending line, but never in the ascending. In the collateral line, it takes place only in favor of the children of brothers or sisters, whether they be of the full or half blood.
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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
The right of representation takes place in the direct descending line, but never in the ascending. In the collateral line, it takes place only in favour of the children of brothers or sisters, whether full or half blood.
Related provisions
- Article 971 — The Representative Succeeds the Decedent.
- Article 973 — The Representative Must Be Capable.
Cases citing this article
- Martin Roberto G. Tirol vs. Sol Nolasco, G.R. No. 230103, August 27, 2020 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Ma. Elena R. Divinagracia as Administratrix of the Estate of the Late Santiago C. Divinagracia vs Coronacion Parilla, et al, G.R. No. 196750, March 11, 2015 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Estate of Tarcila vda. de Villegas vs. Jesus R. Gaboya, et al, G.R. No. 143006, July 14, 2006 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- In the matter of the intestate etc. vs. Heirs of Marciana Rustia Vda. De Damian, et al, G.R. No. 155733, January 27, 2006 — read the decision on LawPhil →
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