Article 1116

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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Prescription already running before the effectivity of this Code shall be governed by laws previously in force.

Official text — RA 386

Prescription already running before the effectivity of this Code shall be governed by laws previously in force; but if since the time this Code took effect the entire period herein required for prescription should elapse, the present Code shall be applicable, even though by the former laws a longer period might be required. (1939)

CHAPTER 2

Prescription of Ownership and Other Real Rights

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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