Civil Code Article 1161

This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.

An heir who has caused damages to the creditors of the deceased by acting contrary to Article 1158 to Article 1160 is liable to make compensation.A person who has suffered damages as provided in the preceding Paragraph may claim reimbursement from such a creditor or a legatee who has improperly received repayments of the amount one has received improperly.An heir shall not claim from the creditors or legatees the amount which they have received improperly.
中文原文 民法第1161條
繼承人違反第一千一百五十八條至第一千一百六十條之規定,致被繼承人之債權人受有損害者,應負賠償之責。
前項受有損害之人,對於不當受領之債權人或受遺贈人,得請求返還其不當受領之數額。
繼承人對於不當受領之債權人或受遺贈人,不得請求返還其不當受領之數額。

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