PD 1083 Article 11

Extinction of personality.

Article 11

ARTICLE 11. Extinction of personality. — (1) Civil personality is extinguished by death. The effect of death upon the rights and obligations of a deceased person is determined by this Code, by contract, and by will. (2) After an absence of seven years, it being unknown whether or not the absentee still lives, he shall be presumed dead.

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