Text of the provision
Art. 1727. The contractor is responsible for the work done by persons employed by him.
(1596)
Civil Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 386, approved June 18, 1949, effective August 30, 1950. Reproduced in full; verified verbatim against the LawPhil and ChanRobles official-text renderings.
What this article means
The contractor is responsible for the work done by the persons he employs.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 1726 — Death of a Contractor Chosen for Personal Qualifications.
- Article 1728 — Liability for Workers and Third Persons.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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