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Contributing separate funds does not necessarily mean gifting them

Supreme Court · Civil Chamber · STS 295/2019
· Note published and reviewed: 2026-10-27

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The full court distinguished making an asset community property from waiving reimbursement of separate funds. If their origin is proved, the contributor may have a credit despite making no express reservation at purchase.

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Supreme Court · Civil Chamber · STS 295/2019 · 2019-05-27

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General information on Spanish law. Application depends on the facts, applicable legislation and subsequent developments. English text is explanatory, not an official translation.

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