Article 38

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The following restrict or modify capacity to act: minority (under 18), insanity or imbecility, state of being deaf-mute, prodigality, civil interdiction, family relations, alienage, absence, and insolvency.

Official text — RA 386

Minority, insanity or imbecility, the state of being a deaf-mute, prodigality and civil interdiction are mere restrictions on capacity to act, and do not exempt the incapacitated person from certain obligations, as when the latter arise from his acts or from property relations, such as easements. (32a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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