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The share of the co-owners, in the benefits as
well as in the charges, shall be proportional to their
respective interests. Any stipulation in a contract to the
contrary shall be void.
The portions belonging to the co-owners in the
co-ownership shall be presumed equal, unless the
contrary is proved. (393a)
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