Civil Code Article 940

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 possessor is a person who has a controlling power de facto over a thing.
中文原文 民法第940條
對於物有事實上管領之力者,為占有人。

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