WHAT DOES THE SPANISH CIVIL CODE CONSIDER THE RESERVED PORTION TO BE? (IN SEARCH OF THE CONCEPT, NATURE AND FEATURES OF THE RESERVED PORTION)

Abstract

The author endeavours to ascertain what the concept, nature and main features of the reserved portion really are for the Spanish Civil Code. Accordingly, the way the reserved portion is regulated in the code as a whole is examined, rising above the strict letter of articles that seem to try and give a definition (e.g., article 806) and unjustified expressions (such as calling the persons who are entitled to a reserved portion "forced heirs").