Page 168 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

CO-OWNERSHIP

Article 484. There is co-ownership whenever

the ownership of an undivided thing or right

belongs to different persons.

In default of contracts, or of special provisions,

co-ownership shall be governed by the

provisions of this Title. (392)

Article 485. The share of the co-owners, in the

benefits as well as in the charges, shall be

proportional to their respective interests. Any

stipulation in a contract to the contrary shall be

void.

The portions belonging to the co-owners in the

co-ownership shall be presumed equal, unless

the contrary is proved. (393a)

Article 487. Any one of the co-owners may

bring an action in ejectment. (n)