Civil Code Art. 540: Effects of Possession

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 540
Topic: Effects of Possession
Book: BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS
Title: TITLE V POSSESSION
Chapter: CHAPTER 3 Effects of Possession
Formerly: Art. 447 of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

Only the possession acquired and enjoyed in the concept of owner can serve as a title for acquiring dominion. (447)

Cases applying this article

Heirs of Rafaela Villafuerte Represented By Mactan D. Villafuerte v. Heirs of Concepcion Dela Cruz Represented By Ricardo G. Jose And/Or Rosalina Juan G.R. No. 205534

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 539 Effects of Possession
Civil Code, Art. 541 Effects of Possession
Civil Code, Art. 543 Effects of Possession
Civil Code, Art. 544 Effects of Possession
Civil Code, Art. 546 Effects of Possession
Civil Code, Art. 549 Effects of Possession

Civil Code, Art. 540 is found in CHAPTER 3 Effects of Possession of TITLE V POSSESSION of BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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