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Consul may take possession of real estate

Cap. 198, s. 3 · Revised Edition 2020

Where any citizen of the United States of America dies within Belize, and there is no person present in Belize at the time of his death who is rightfully entitled to the possession of the real estate of that deceased person, it shall be lawful for the Consul, Vice-Consul or Consular Agent of the United States of America to take possession of and protect the said real estate for the benefit of the person or persons entitled thereto, until such last mentioned person or persons is or are otherwise represented in Belize. Crown’s right.
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