Text of the provision
Art. 588. After the security has been given by the usufructuary, he shall have a right to all the proceeds and benefits from the day on which, in accordance with the title constituting the usufruct, he should have commenced to receive them.
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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
After security is given, the usufructuary is entitled to all the proceeds and benefits from the day on which, under the title constituting the usufruct, he should have commenced to receive them.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 587 — Delivery of Necessary Furniture.
- Article 589 — The Standard of Care.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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