Text of the provision
Art. 623. The absence of a document or proof showing the origin of an easement which cannot be acquired by prescription may be cured by a deed of recognition by the owner of the servient estate or by a final judgment.
(540a)
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 absence of a document showing the origin of an easement that cannot be acquired by prescription may be cured by a deed of recognition by the servient owner, or by a final judgment.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 622 — Easements Acquirable Only by Title.
- Article 624 — Apparent Sign Between Two Estates.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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