Art.180, Sec.7, Chapter 4 of the Civil Code of the Phils.

 Main Topic: Liquidation of the Conjugal Partnership

Sub. Topic: Chapter 4 Conjugal Partnership of Gains

Art. 180. The bed and bedding which the spouses ordinarily use shall not be included in the inventory. These effects, as well as the clothing for their ordinary use, shall be delivered to the surviving spouse.  


Discussion/Explanations:

             When we say the words “ordinarily use” we are referring to those personal use or daily use in living. In this article ordinarily use by the spouse such as clothes, bed  and beddings that an surviving spouse usually use together with his/her deceased spouse we’re not be included in the inventory. It shows the respect upon the deceased spouse and being or serves as his/her memories.

            It is also vested to this article that the inheritance does not include everything that belongs to the deceased at the time of his/her death. It is limited to his property, rights, and obligations not extinguished by his/her death. In addition, however, to the transmissible rights and obligations existing at the time of the decedent’s death, all property accruing thereto from that time will pertain to the heir.