Civil Code Article 959
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 bona fide possessor becomes a mala fide possessor since he is sure that he has no right to possess the thing.A bona fide possessor, who loses in an action concerning his right which the possession originates, is deemed to be as a mala fide possessor from the date the notice of complaint is served.
中文原文 民法第959條
善意占有人自確知其無占有本權時起，為惡意占有人。
善意占有人於本權訴訟敗訴時，自訴狀送達之日起，視為惡意占有人。
善意占有人於本權訴訟敗訴時，自訴狀送達之日起，視為惡意占有人。