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Article 1136

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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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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