Philippine Civil Code Art. 427: Over things or rights

Statute: Philippine Civil Code
Article: Art. 427
Topic: Over things or rights
Status: In force
Book: BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS
Title: TITLE II OWNERSHIP
Chapter: CHAPTER 1 Ownership in General
Year: 1949

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Ownership may be exercised over things or rights. (n)

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Ownership may be exercised over both things (tangible objects) and rights. This brief provision confirms the object of ownership is not limited to physical property.

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Civil Code, Art. 427 is found in CHAPTER 1 Ownership in General of TITLE II OWNERSHIP of BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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