Civil Code Article 511

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.

The proprietor may terminate the contract at any time before the completion of the work, however, he shall compensate to the undertaker for any injury resulting from such termination.
中文原文 民法第511條
工作未完成前,定作人得隨時終止契約。
但應賠償承攬人因契約終止而生之損害。

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