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Explanation of Article 648

Explanation of Article 648

The article clarifies that division, whether judicial or consensual, is a binding contract for the parties involved. Therefore, no party may refuse to fulfill their obligation to the division or object to the division except with a legitimate justification.

Article 648

If a person makes a disposition to any of his heirs and retains possession of the thing subject of the disposition and has the right of usufruct over such thing during his lifetime, such disposition shall be deemed a testamentary disposition and shall be subject to the legal provisions governing bequests, unless proven otherwise.