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Article 1159

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Obligations from contracts have the force of law between the parties and must be complied with in good faith. You cannot simply walk away from a validly executed contract.

Key point

A signed contract is binding — you must honor it.

Official text — RA 386

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