Civil Code Art. 583: Obligations of the

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 583
Topic: Obligations of the Usufructuary
Book: BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS
Title: TITLE VI USUFRUCT
Chapter: CHAPTER 3 Obligations of the Usufructuary
Formerly: Art. 491 of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

The usufructuary, before entering upon the enjoyment of the property, is obliged: (1) To make, after notice to the owner or his legitimate representative, an inventory of all the property, which shall contain an appraisal of the movables and a description of the condition of the immovables; (2) To give security, binding himself to fulfill the obligations imposed upon him in accordance with this Chapter. (491)

Cases applying this article

Justina Y Lorenza Santos, Demandantes-Apelantes, Contra Mercedes P. Viuda De Rufino Y Otros, Demandados-Apelados G.R. No. 46705

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 584 Obligations of the Usufructuary
Civil Code, Art. 586 Obligations of the Usufructuary
Civil Code, Art. 587 Obligations of the Usufructuary

Civil Code, Art. 583 is found in CHAPTER 3 Obligations of the Usufructuary of TITLE VI USUFRUCT of BOOK II PROPERTY, OWNERSHIP, AND ITS MODIFICATIONS of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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