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El testamento marítimo en forma especial o extraordinaria podrá otorgarse, válidamente, de palabra, ante dos testigos:An extraordinary maritime will may be validly granted verbally before two witnesses:
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Correct answer: b) If there is danger of shipwreck.
Why it is correct
Article 731 of the Civil Code provides that if there is danger of shipwreck, crew and passengers may grant an extraordinary maritime will verbally before two witnesses.
Why the others are not
- a) In imminent danger of shipwreck, two witnesses suffice without needing the Master's authorisation.
- c) On the contrary: it becomes ineffective if the testator survives the danger or if it is not subsequently formalised.
- d) Subsequent formalisation by the witnesses is required for it to remain valid if the testator dies.
How to work it out in the exam
- Extraordinary verbal maritime will before 2 witnesses (Art. 731 Civil Code) = in danger of shipwreck.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PPER Test 1 · question 24 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2025 · Convocatoria de abril · PPER Test 2 · question 23 Official paper · Official answer key
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