Article 659
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The existence of an easement of party wall is presumed, unless there is a title, or exterior sign, or proof to the contrary: (1) In dividing walls of adjoining buildings up to the point of common elevation.
Official text — RA 386
The existence of an easement of party wall is presumed, unless there is a title, or exterior sign, or proof to the contrary:
(1) In dividing walls of adjoining buildings up to the point of common elevation;
(2) In dividing walls of gardens or yards situated in cities, towns, or in rural communities;
(3) In fences, walls and live hedges dividing rural lands. (572)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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