Civil Code Art. 1482: Nature and Form of the

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1482
Topic: Nature and Form of the Contract
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE VI SALES
Chapter: CHAPTER 1 Nature and Form of the Contract
Formerly: Art. 1454a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

Whenever earnest money is given in a contract of sale, it shall be considered as part of the price and as proof of the perfection of the contract. (1454a)

Cases applying this article

Heirs of Cayetano Pangan v. Spouses Rogelio Perreras G.R. No. 157374
Goldenrod v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 126812
Vicente v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 118347
Lino R. Topacio v. Hon. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 102606
Manila Metal Container Corporation v. Philippine National Bank G.R. No. 166862

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