If something is received when there is no right to demand it, and it was unduly delivered through mistake, the obligation to return it arises. (1895)
Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title XVII: Extra-contractual Obligations
Chapter 1: Quasi-contracts · Sec. 1: Negotiorum Gestio
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
If something is received when there is no right to demand it, and it was unduly delivered through mistake, the obligation to return it arises. (1895)
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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.