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  1. As between descendants in different degrees, the nearest has priority;
  2. Descendants in the same degree become heirs to the property in the same rank.

995.

If any person who would be heir under the provisions of the preceding article has died or lost his right of succession before succession occurs, his descendants, if any, become heirs in his place, in accordance with the provisions of the preceding article, standing in the same rank.

996.

If there is no person who would become heir in accordance with the provisions of the preceding two articles, the order of the persons who are to become heirs to property is determined as follows:—

  1. The husband or wife;
  2. The ascendants;
  3. The head of the house.

In the case mentioned under No. 2 the provisions of Art. 994 apply correspondingly.

997.

The following persons cannot become heirs to property:—

  1. A person who has been sentenced to punishment for having intentionally caused or attempted to cause the death of the ancestor or of a person who has a prior or equal right to the succession to the property;
  2. The persons mentioned in Art. 969, Nos. 2–5.
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