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Article 597

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The taxes which, during the usufruct, may be imposed directly on the capital, shall be at the expense of the owner.

Official text — RA 386

The taxes which, during the usufruct, may be imposed directly on the capital, shall be at the expense of the owner.

If the latter has paid them, the usufructuary shall pay him the proper interest on the sums which may have been paid in that character; and, if the said sums have been advanced by the usufructuary, he shall recover the amount thereof at the termination of the usufruct. (505)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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