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Article 536

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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In no case may possession be acquired through force or intimidation as long as there is a possessor who objects thereto.

Official text — RA 386

In no case may possession be acquired through force or intimidation as long as there is a possessor who objects thereto. He who believes that he has an action or a right to deprive another of the holding of a thing, must invoke the aid of the competent court, if the holder should refuse to deliver the thing. (441a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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