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The recognitive deed does not dispense with the presentation of the original title unless its content is specially stated therein. What it contains that is additional to or different from the original…
An electronic document has the same evidential value as a paper document, provided that the person from whom it emanates can be duly identified and that it is drawn up and stored in conditions that gu…
In the absence of provisions or agreements to the contrary, the judge shall settle conflicts of evidence in writing by determining by any means the most likely title.
The written word consists of a sequence of letters, characters, numbers or any other signs or symbols with an intelligible meaning, whatever their medium.
No one may constitute a title to himself.
The signature required to perfect a legal act identifies its author. It manifests his consent to the obligations arising from that act. When it is affixed by a public official, it confers authenticity…
A deed that is not authentic because of the incompetence or incapacity of the officer, or because of a defect in form, is valid as written under private signature, if it has been signed by the parties…
It may only be referred on a fact that is personal to the party to whom it is referred.It may be referred by that party, unless the fact that is the subject of it is purely personal to him.
The decisive oath may be referred on any kind of dispute and in any case.
An authentic instrument is authentic until a forgery is recorded in respect of what the public official says he has personally performed or recorded.In the event of a forgery being recorded, the judge…
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