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Article 540

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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Only the possession acquired and enjoyed in the concept of owner can serve as a title for acquiring dominion.

Official text — RA 386

Only the possession acquired and enjoyed in the concept of owner can serve as a title for acquiring dominion. (447)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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