Text of the provision
Art. 2007. The depositary of property or objects sequestrated cannot be relieved of his responsibility until the controversy which gave rise thereto has come to an end, unless the court so orders.
(1787a)
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 depositary of sequestered property cannot be relieved until the controversy ends, unless the court so orders.
Related provisions
- Article 2006 — Object of Sequestration.
- Article 2008 — Diligence in Sequestration.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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