Civil Code · Book II: Property, Ownership, and Its Modifications · Title II: Ownership

Article 440

Chapter 2: Right of Accession General Provisions

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

The ownership of property gives the right by accession to everything which is produced thereby, or which is incorporated or attached thereto, either naturally or artificially. (353)

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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