Civil Code · Book III: Different Modes of Acquiring Ownership · Title IV: Succession

Article 1072

Chapter 4: Provisions Common to Testate and Intestate Successions · Sec. 1: Right of Accretion

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

In the collation of a donation made by both parents, one-half shall be brought to the inheritance of the father, and the other half, to that of the mother. That given by one alone shall be brought to collation in his or her inheritance. (1046a)

Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.