Article 725

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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A donation is an act of generosity by which a person (donor) freely gives a thing or right to another (donee) who accepts it. A donation inter vivos takes effect while the donor is alive.

Official text — RA 386

Donation is an act of liberality whereby a person disposes gratuitously of a thing or right in favor of another, who accepts it. (618a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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