Text of the provision
Art. 738. Al those who are not specially disqualified by law therefor may accept donations.
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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
Everyone not specially disqualified by law may accept a donation. Capacity to receive is the rule and disqualification the exception.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 737 — When Donor's Capacity Is Measured.
- Article 740 — Incapacity To Succeed Applies.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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