Civil Code Article 964

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 possession of a thing is extinguished by the loss of the controlling power de facto, which the possessor exercises in rem of said thing, unless the loss of such controlling power is only temporary.
中文原文 民法第964條
占有,因占有人喪失其對於物之事實上管領力而消滅。
但其管領力僅一時不能實行者,不在此限。

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