In each order, the nearest heir excludes the heir further back in degree.
In equality of degree, the heirs succeed by equal portions and per head.
All except what will be said below about division by branches and representation.
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In each order, the nearest heir excludes the heir further back in degree.
In equality of degree, the heirs succeed by equal portions and per head.
All except what will be said below about division by branches and representation.
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