Philippine Civil Code Art. 1577: Obligations of the Vendor

Statute: Philippine Civil Code
Article: Art. 1577
Topic: Obligations of the Vendor
Status: In force
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE VI SALES
Chapter: CHAPTER 4 Obligations of the Vendor
Formerly: Art. 1496a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949
Cited by: A Supreme Court decision

The provision

The redhibitory action, based on the faults or defects of animals, must be brought within forty days from the date of their delivery to the vendee. This action can only be exercised with respect to faults and defects which are determined by law or by local customs. (1496a)

Cases applying this article

The Municipality of Antipolo v. The Community of Cainta G.R. No. 49

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 1575 Obligations of the Vendor
Civil Code, Art. 1574 Obligations of the Vendor
Civil Code, Art. 1580 Obligations of the Vendor
Civil Code, Art. 1581 Obligations of the Vendor
Civil Code, Art. 1573 Obligations of the Vendor
Civil Code, Art. 1571 Obligations of the Vendor
Civil Code, Art. 1569 Obligations of the Vendor
Civil Code, Art. 1567 Obligations of the Vendor

Civil Code, Art. 1577 is found in CHAPTER 4 Obligations of the Vendor of TITLE VI SALES of BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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