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916.

The provisions of Arts. 644, 907 and 908 apply correspondingly to supervisors.


Section III.
The Functions of a Guardian.

917.

The guardian must without delay commence an examination as to the property of the ward and must within one month, finish it and make an inventory. Such period may, however, be extended by the family council.

The aforesaid examination and making of the inventory has no effect, unless done in the presence of the supervisor.

If the guardian omits to make an inventory according to the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs, the family council may remove him.

918.

Before the completion of the inventory the guardian can only do acts of urgent necessity; but this restriction cannot be set up against third persons acting in good faith.

919.

If an obligation exists in favour of the guardian