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XCI.
Today, therefore, the sons of brothers, with the uncle of the whole blood surviving, succeed per stirpes; but if they are alone, they succeed per capita.
XCII.
After brothers from both parents and their sons, brothers and sisters from one side are admitted.
XCIII.
But also with them, the sons of pre-deceased brothers are called to the inheritance in the place of their parents simultaneously.
XCIV.
However, with half-siblings from the father's side and the mother's side surviving together: in goods coming from the father, only the paternal half-siblings succeed; in maternal goods, only the maternal half-siblings; but in the rest, both succeed.
XCV.
Furthermore, after brothers and the sons of brothers, all those joined collaterally are then called to the inheritance according to the prerogative of degrees, so that those who are closest in degree are preferred to the others.
XCVI.
And if there are several of the same degree, they succeed equally per capita, with no regard for agnation or cognation, or distinction of goods.
XCVII.
Therefore, we conclude that collaterals, both cognates and agnates, are to be admitted up to the tenth degree.
XCVIII.
Only legitimate collateral relatives who pass into the power of the adopter are called to succession in the collateral line; it is otherwise for those adopted by a stranger.
XCIX.
Natural brothers only, who touch one another by the sole natural bond from the father, succeed to each other; but not to brothers born from legitimate marriages.