Philippine Civil Code Art. 754: Effect of Donations

Statute: Philippine Civil Code
Article: Art. 754
Topic: Effect of Donations and Limitations Thereon
Status: In force
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. 638a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949
Cited by: A Supreme Court decision

The provision

The donee is subrogated to all the rights and actions which in case of eviction would pertain to the donor. The latter, on the other hand, is not obliged to warrant the things donated, save when the donation is onerous, in which case the donor shall be liable for eviction to the concurrence of the burden. The donor shall also be liable for eviction or hidden defects in case of bad faith on his part. (638a)

Cases applying this article

Petronila Valera v. Severino Purugganan G.R. No. 1888

Related provisions in this Chapter

Civil Code, Art. 753 Effect of Donations and Limitations Thereon
Civil Code, Art. 752 Effect of Donations and Limitations Thereon
Civil Code, Art. 751 Effect of Donations and Limitations Thereon
Civil Code, Art. 750 Effect of Donations and Limitations Thereon

Civil Code, Art. 754 is found in CHAPTER 3 Effect of Donations and Limitations Thereon of TITLE III DONATION of BOOK III DIFFERENT MODES OF ACQUIRING OWNERSHIP Preliminary Provision of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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