Civil Code Art. 751: Effect of Donations and

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 751
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. 635 of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

Donations cannot comprehend future property. By future property is understood anything which the donor cannot dispose of at the time of the donation. (635)

Cases applying this article

Pastor Jose Sy v. Spouses Franklin A. Antonio G.R. No. 230120

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