Article 1403

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Certain contracts are unenforceable unless in writing (Statute of Frauds): sale of real property, lease of over one year, agreements in consideration of marriage, debts over ₱500, sale of goods over ₱500, and contracts not to be performed within a year.

Key point

A verbal agreement to sell land is not enforceable in court — it must be in writing.

Official text — RA 386

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