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

Article 1188

Chapter 3: Different Kinds of Obligations · Sec. 1: Pure and Conditional Obligations

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

The creditor may, before the fulfillment of the condition, bring the appropriate actions for the preservation of his right.

The debtor may recover what during the same time he has paid by mistake in case of a suspensive condition. (1121a)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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