Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title I: Obligations

Article 1171

Chapter 2

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

Responsibility arising from fraud is demandable in all obligations. Any waiver of an action for future fraud is void. (1102a)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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