Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 525
525. (1) A person is in all cases presumed to possess in his
own behalf, and by virtue of a right of ownership, unless it is
proved that he has commenced his possession in the name of
another person.
(2) Where a person has commenced his possession in the name
of another person, he shall be presumed always to possess upon the
same title unless the contrary be proved.
Facultative acts,
etc., cannot found
possession.
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