Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title VI: Sales

Article 1459

Chapter 1: Nature and Form of the Contract

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

The thing must be licit and the vendor must have a right to transfer the ownership thereof at the time it is delivered. (n)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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