Text of the provision
Art. 928. The heir who is bound to deliver the legacy or devise shall be liable in case of eviction, if the thing is indeterminate and is indicated only by its kind.
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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 heir bound to deliver a legacy or devise is liable in case of eviction, if the thing is indeterminate and indicated only by its kind.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 927 — Solidary Liability of Heirs in Possession.
- Article 929 — Partial Ownership.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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