Text of the provision
Art. 1993. The depositor shall reimburse the depositary for any loss arising from the character of the thing deposited, unless at the time of the constitution of the deposit the former was not aware of, or was not expected to know the dangerous character of the thing, or unless he notified the depositary of the same, or the latter was aware of it without advice from the depositor.
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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 depositor must reimburse loss from the character of the thing deposited — unless he was unaware of and not expected to know its dangerous character, notified the depositary, or the depositary already knew.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 1992 — Reimbursement of Preservation Expenses.
- Article 1994 — Depositary's Right of Retention.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.