Civil Code Art. 1347: Essential Requisites of

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1347
Topic: Essential Requisites of Contracts
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE II CONTRACTS
Chapter: CHAPTER 2 Essential Requisites of Contracts
Formerly: Art. 1271a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

All things which are not outside the commerce of men, including future things, may be the object of a contract. All rights which are not intransmissible may also be the object of contracts. No contract may be entered into upon future inheritance except in cases expressly authorized by law. All services which are not contrary to law, morals, good customs, public order or public policy may likewise be the object of a contract. (1271a)

Cases applying this article

Sylvia H. Bedia v. Emily A. White G.R. No. 94050
Heirs of Zosimo Q. Maravilla v. Privaldo Tupas G.R. No. 192132

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