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Article 391Presumption of Death
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The following shall be presumed dead for all
purposes, including the division of the estate among the
heirs:
(1) A person on board a vessel lost during a sea voyage, or
an aeroplane which is missing, who has not been heard of
for four years since the loss of the vessel or aeroplane;
(2) A person in the armed forces who has taken part in
war, and has been missing for four years;
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(3) A person who has been in danger of death under
other circumstances and his existence has not been
known for four years. (n)
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