Civil Code Article 251
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 obligation has been partially performed, the court may reduce the penalty proportionately as the interests received by the creditor due to the partial performance.
中文原文 民法第251條
債務已為一部履行者，法院得比照債權人因一部履行所受之利益，減少違約金。