Article 2266Order of Preference of Credits

The following shall have not only

prospective but also retroactive effect:

(1) Article 315, whereby a descendant cannot be

compelled, in a criminal case, to testify against his

parents and ascendants;

(2) Articles 101 and 88, providing against collusion in cases

of legal separation and annulment of marriage;

(3) Articles 283, 284, and 289, concerning the proof of

illegitimate filiation;

(4) Article 838, authorizing the probate of a will on

petition of the testator himself;

(5) Articles 1359 to 1369, relative to the reformation of

instruments;

(6) Articles 476 to 481, regulating actions to quiet title;

(7) Articles 2029 to 2031, which are designed to promote

compromises. (n)