Text of the provision
Art. 659. The existence of an easement of party wall is presumed, unless there is a title, or exterior sign, or proof to the contrary:
(1) In dividing walls of adjoining buildings up to the point of common elevation;
(2) In dividing walls of gardens or yards situated in cities, towns, or in rural communities;
(3) In fences, walls and live hedges dividing rural lands.
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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 existence of a party wall is presumed, absent a title, exterior sign or proof to the contrary, in dividing walls of adjoining buildings up to the point of common elevation; in dividing walls of gardens or yards in cities or rural communities; and in fences, walls and live hedges dividing rural lands.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 658 — What Governs the Party Wall.
- Article 660 — Exterior Signs Against a Party Wall.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.