Article 439
RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision
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By treasure is understood, for legal purposes, any hidden and unknown deposit of money, jewelry, or other precious objects, the lawful ownership of which does not appear.
Official text — RA 386
By treasure is understood, for legal purposes, any hidden and unknown deposit of money, jewelry, or other precious objects, the lawful ownership of which does not appear. (352)
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Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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