Statute
Civil Code
Article
Art. 1731
Topic
Work and Labor
Status
In force
Book
BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title
TITLE VIII LEASE
Chapter
CHAPTER 3 Work and Labor
Formerly
Art. 1600 of the old Civil Code
Year
1949
Cited by
Multiple Supreme Court decisions

The provision

He who has executed work upon a movable has a right to retain it by way of pledge until he is paid. (1600)

Cases applying this article

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 1731 is found in CHAPTER 3 Work and Labor of TITLE VIII LEASE of BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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