Civil Code Article 239

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.

If the debtor has to return the profits produced by an object or to make reimbursement for them, he is only responsible for the profits which he has actually acquired during the default of the creditor.
中文原文 民法第239條
債務人應返還由標的物所生之孳息或償還其價金者,在債權人遲延中,以已收取之孳息為限,負返還責任。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.