Article 1478
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
ELI5— what this means for you
Buyers and sellers can agree that ownership won't transfer until the buyer has paid the full price — even if the buyer already has possession.
Official text — RA 386
The parties may stipulate that ownership in the thing shall not pass to the purchaser until he has fully paid the price. (n)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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