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

Article 1538

Chapter 4: Obligations of the Vendor · Sec. 1: General Provisions

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

In case of loss, deterioration or improvement of the thing before its delivery, the rules in article 1189 shall be observed, the vendor being considered the debtor. (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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.