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Child Brothers Predeceased Legitimate Grandson Net Armand Died

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Armand died intestate. His full-blood brothers, Bobby and Conrad, and half-blood brothers, Danny, Edward and Floro, all predeceased him. The following are the surviving relatives: 
1. Benny and Bonnie, legitimate children of Bobby;
2. Cesar, legitimate child of Conrad;
3. Dante, illegitimate child of Danny;
4. Ernie, adopted child of Edward; and
5. Felix, grandson of Floro.
The net value of Armand's estate is P1,200,000.
1.(4)  How much is Felix's share in the net estate? (1%)
(A)  P400,000.
(B)  P150,000.
(C)  P300,000.
(D)  P 0.
(E)  None of the above.

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SUGGESTED ANSWER:
D or E
In the collateral line, representation is granted only to children of brothers or sisters, Felix is a grandson of a predeceased brother.

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