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Article 534

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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On who succeeds by hereditary title shall not suffer the consequences of the wrongful possession of the decedent, if it is not shown that he was aware of the flaws affecting it.

Official text — RA 386

On who succeeds by hereditary title shall not suffer the consequences of the wrongful possession of the decedent, if it is not shown that he was aware of the flaws affecting it; but the effects of possession in good faith shall not benefit him except from the date of death of the decedent. (442)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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