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Explanation of Article 644

Explanation of Article 644

The article clarifies that if the division necessitates the modification of some rights among the co-partitioners, such as increasing or decreasing a right, or establishing or canceling an easement on a portion of the divided property, the court may, if necessary, decide on this modification, establishment, cancellation, decrease, or increase as required by the interest.

Article 644

Any property for which compensation is required shall be owned by the person required to make such compensation if he pays the original owner the value of such property or offers him a similar property. Ownership shall commence from the time the grounds for compensation arise, provided that ownership of the property can be established.