Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title IX: Partnership

Article 1791

Chapter 2: Obligations of the Partners · Sec. 1: Obligations of the Partners Among Themselves

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

If there is no agreement to the contrary, in case of an imminent loss of the business of the partnership, any partner who refuses to contribute an additional share to the capital, except an industrial partner, to save the venture, shall he obliged to sell his interest to the other partners. (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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.