(1) Acceptance is deemed not to have been made if the heir was mistaken as to the ground of entitlement.
(2) In case of doubt, the disclaimer extends to all grounds of entitlement that are known to the heir at the time of the declaration.
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Book 5 · Law of succession › Title 1 · Acceptance and disclaimer of the inheritance; supervision of the probate court › Section 1949
Mistake as to the ground of entitlement
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