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

Article 1077

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

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

Should any question arise among the co-heirs upon the obligation to bring to collation or as to the things which are subject to collation, the distribution of the estate shall not be interrupted for this reason, provided adequate security is given. (1050)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.