Civil Code Art. 750: Effect of Donations and

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 750
Topic: Effect of Donations and Limitations Thereon
Book: BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision
Title: TITLE III DONATION
Chapter: CHAPTER 3 Effect of Donations and Limitations Thereon
Formerly: Art. 634a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

The donation may comprehend all the present property of the donor, or part thereof, provided he reserves, in full ownership or in usufruct, sufficient means for the support of himself, and of all relatives who, at the time of the acceptance of the donation, are by law entitled to be supported by the donor. Without such reservation, the donation shall be reduced in petition of any person affected. (634a)

Cases applying this article

Rowena Patenia-Kinatac-An v. Enriqueta Patenia-Decena G.R. No. 238325

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