Civil Code Article 375

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 dangers have passed to the buyer before delivery of the object sold, and the seller incurs any necessary outlay on the object before delivery and after such dangers have passed, the buyer is bound to compensate the seller for such outlay in conformity with the provisions concerning Mandate.If the outlay incurred under the circumstances described in the preceding paragraph was not necessary, the buyer is bound to compensate such outlay in conformity with the provisions concerning Management of Affairs without Mandate.
中文原文 民法第375條
標的物之危險,於交付前已應由買受人負擔者,出賣人於危險移轉後,標的物之交付前,所支出之必要費用,買受人應依關於委任之規定,負償還責任。
前項情形,出賣人所支出之費用,如非必要者,買受人應依關於無因管理之規定,負償還責任。

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