The debtor who, before having knowledge of the assignment, pays his creditor shall be released from the obligation. (1527)
Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title VI: Sales
Chapter 8: Assignment of Credits and Other Incorporeal Rights
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
The debtor who, before having knowledge of the assignment, pays his creditor shall be released from the obligation. (1527)
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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.