The ownership of the thing sold shall be transferred to the vendee upon the actual or constructive delivery thereof. (n)
Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title VI: Sales
Chapter 1: Nature and Form of the Contract
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
The ownership of the thing sold shall be transferred to the vendee upon the actual or constructive delivery thereof. (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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.