Civil Code · Book III: Different Modes of Acquiring Ownership · Title V: Prescription

Article 1142

Chapter 3: Prescription of Actions

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

A mortgage action prescribes after ten years. (1964a)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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