Statute
Civil Code
Article
Art. 1265
Topic
Extinguishment of Obligations
Status
In force
Book
BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title
TITLE I Obligations
Chapter
CHAPTER 4 Extinguishment of Obligations
Formerly
Art. 1183a of the old Civil Code
Year
1949
Cited by
Multiple Supreme Court decisions

The provision

Whenever the thing is lost in the possession of the debtor, it shall be presumed that the loss was due to his fault, unless there is proof to the contrary, and without prejudice to the provisions of article 1165. This presumption does not apply in case of earthquake, flood, storm, or other natural calamity. (1183a)

Cases applying this article

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Civil Code, Art. 1265 is found in CHAPTER 4 Extinguishment of Obligations of TITLE I Obligations of BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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