Civil Law, 2011 Bar — Question 72

MULTIPLE CHOICE

While engaged to be married, Arnold and Josephine agreed in a public instrument to adopt the economic regime of absolute community of property. Arnold acknowledged in the same instrument that Josephine's daughter Mary is his illegitimate child. But Josephine died before the marriage could take place. Does the marriage settlement have any significance? A) None, since the instrument containing the marriage settlement is essentially void for containing an unrelated matter. B) Yes, insofar as Arnold acknowledged Mary as his illegitimate child. C) None, since the marriage did not take place. D) Yes, if they acquired properties while living together as husband and wife.

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