Page 264 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 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. (925)

Article 973. In order that representation may

take place, it is necessary that the

representative himself be capable of

succeeding the decedent. (n)

Article 974. Whenever there is succession by

representation, the division of the estate shall

be made per stirpes, in such manner that the

representative or representatives shall not

inherit more than what the person they

represent would inherit, if he were living or

could inherit. (926a)