Article 1136
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
ELI5— what this means for you
Time spent possessing property during wartime, while the civil courts were closed, doesn't count toward a rival claimant's prescription period.
Official text — RA 386
Possession in wartime, when the civil courts are not open, shall not be counted in favor of the adverse claimant. (n)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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