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1126.

If a testator intentionally wholly or partly destroys the document containing his will, the latter is deemed to be revoked as to the part destroyed. The same applies, if the testator intentionally destroys a thing forming the subject of a legacy.

1127.

A will which has been revoked according to the provisions of the preceding three articles, does not recover its validity, if the act of revocation is itself revoked or becomes invalid. But this does not apply, if the act of revocation is caused by fraud or coërcion.

1128.

The right to revoke a will cannot be renounced.

1129.

If a person who has received a legacy subject to a charge does not perform the duty imposed upon him, the heir may fix a reasonable time and require him to perform within that time. If he does net perform within such time, the heir may apply to the court to cancel the legacy.

Chapter VII.
Legal Portions.

1130.

A descendant who is the legal heir to the house is

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