Text of the provision
Art. 480. The principles of the general law on the quieting of title are hereby adopted insofar as they are not in conflict with this Code.
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 general principles of law on the quieting of title are adopted, insofar as they do not conflict with the Civil Code — incorporating the equity jurisprudence on the remedy.
Related provisions
- Article 479 — Return of Benefits.
- Article 481 — Procedure for Quieting of Title.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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