Text of the provision
Art. 626. The owner of the dominant estate cannot use the easement except for the benefit of the immovable originally contemplated. Neither can he exercise the easement in any other manner than that previously established.
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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
The dominant owner cannot use the easement except for the benefit of the immovable originally contemplated, nor exercise it in any other manner than that originally established.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 625 — Accessory Rights Are Included.
- Article 628 — Several Dominant Estates Share Costs.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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