Civil Code Art. 526: Possession and the Kinds

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 526
Topic: Possession and the Kinds Thereof
Book: BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS
Title: TITLE V POSSESSION
Chapter: CHAPTER 1 Possession and the Kinds Thereof
Formerly: Art. 433a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

He is deemed a possessor in good faith who is not aware that there exists in his title or mode of acquisition any flaw which invalidates it. He is deemed a possessor in bad faith who possesses in any case contrary to the foregoing. Mistake upon a doubtful or difficult question of law may be the basis of good faith. (433a)

Cases applying this article

Rodolfo Eusebio v. Intermediate Appellate Court G.R. No. 72188

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