Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title XIX: Concurrence and Preference of Credits

Article 2249

Chapter 3: Order of Preference of Credits

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

If there are two or more credits with respect to the same specific real property or real rights, they shall be satisfied pro rata, after the payment of the taxes and assessments upon the immovable property or real right. (1927a)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.