Article 485

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The share of the co-owners, in the benefits as well as in the charges, shall be proportional to their respective interests.

Official text — RA 386

The share of the co-owners, in the benefits as well as in the charges, shall be proportional to their respective interests. Any stipulation in a contract to the contrary shall be void.

The portions belonging to the co-owners in the co-ownership shall be presumed equal, unless the contrary is proved. (393a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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