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Article 1332

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

When a party to a contract cannot read or did not understand the language of the contract, the person enforcing the contract must show that the terms were fully explained.

Key point

If the other party didn't speak Filipino or couldn't read, you must prove the contract was explained to them.

Official text — RA 386

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