Article 1944

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The person who receives the thing cannot retain the thing loaned on the ground that the person who lends the thing owes him something, even though it may be by reason of expenses.

Official text — RA 386

The bailee cannot retain the thing loaned on the ground that the bailor owes him something, even though it may be by reason of expenses. However, the bailee has a right of retention for damages mentioned in article 1951. (1747a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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