Article 1548
RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision
ELI5— what this means for you
Warranty against eviction: if the buyer is deprived of the property by a final judgment based on a right prior to the sale, the seller must return the price, pay for expenses, and indemnify the buyer.
Key point
If someone with a prior right takes the property you bought, the seller must refund your money and pay damages.
Official text — RA 386
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