Civil Code Article 312

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 a third party who has interest on the performance of the obligation has performed the obligation, the third party is subrogated to the rights of the creditor to the amount of the performance, but such third party shall not exercise them to the detriment of the creditor.
中文原文 民法第312條
就債之履行有利害關係之第三人為清償者,於其清償之限度內承受債權人之權利,但不得有害於債權人之利益。

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