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Article 2163

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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It is presumed that there was a mistake in the payment if something which had never been due or had already been paid was delivered.

Official text — RA 386

It is presumed that there was a mistake in the payment if something which had never been due or had already been paid was delivered; but he from whom the return is claimed may prove that the delivery was made out of liberality or for any other just cause. (1901)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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