1949 (in force 1950) · Civil codes

Civil Code of the Philippines

Philippines

A civil code that replaced the Spanish code in force since 1889, adding American-influenced rules.

Why it matters

It is a mixed code showing both the Spanish and American influences on Filipino law.

Built on

1889

Spanish Civil Code

Spain

kept much of the Spanish code's structure

Went on to shape

No later text on this timeline is recorded as built on it.

Countries in the Legal Families Atlas

Philippines

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