Civil Code Article 391

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.

A sale by auction is constituted when the auctioneer announces its completion by knocking down the hammer or in any other customary manner.
中文原文 民法第391條
拍賣,因拍賣人拍板或依其他慣用之方法為賣定之表示而成立。

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