Article 1144

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Actions based on written contracts prescribe in 10 years. Actions based on obligations created by law also prescribe in 10 years. After 10 years, you lose the right to sue on a written contract.

Key point

You have 10 years to sue on a written contract — after that, the court can dismiss your case.

Official text — RA 386

The following actions must be brought within ten years from the time the right of action accrues:

(1) Upon a written contract;

(2) Upon an obligation created by law;

(3) Upon a judgment. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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