Text of the provision
Art. 529. It is presumed that possession continues to be enjoyed in the same character in which it was acquired, until the contrary is proved.
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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
It is presumed that possession continues in the same character in which it was acquired, until the contrary is proved. One who began as a mere holder is presumed to remain so.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 528 — When Good Faith Ceases.
- Article 530 — What May Be Possessed.
Cases citing this article
- Tecnogas Phils. Manufacturing Corp. vs. Court of Appeals, et al, G.R. No. 108894, February 10, 1997 — read the decision on LawPhil →
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