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Article 1977

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The depositary cannot make use of the thing deposited without the express permission of the depositor.

Official text — RA 386

The depositary cannot make use of the thing deposited without the express permission of the depositor.

Otherwise, he shall be liable for damages.

However, when the preservation of the thing deposited requires its use, it must be used but only for that purpose. (1767a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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