Civil Code Article 801

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.

When a transferee of a personal property is in possession of it and is protected by the provisions concerning possession, he acquires the ownership of the same even if the transferor has no right to transfer such ownership.
中文原文 民法第801條
動產之受讓人占有動產,而受關於占有規定之保護者,縱讓與人無移轉所有權之權利,受讓人仍取得其所有權。

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