Civil Code Article 956

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, owing to circumstances for which a mala fide possessor or anyone possessing the thing without the intent of being its owner is responsible, the thing possessed is lost or destroyed, he is liable to the person demanding restoration for any injury arising therefrom.
中文原文 民法第956條
惡意占有人或無所有意思之占有人,就占有物之滅失或毀損,如係因可歸責於自己之事由所致者,對於回復請求人,負賠償之責。

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