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Suits between members of the same family
which are pending at the time this Code goes into effect
shall be suspended, under such terms as the court may
determine, in order that compromise may be earnestly
sought, or, in case of legal separation proceedings, for the
purpose of effecting, if possible, a reconciliation. (n)
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