Article 1409

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Void contracts have no effect from the start and cannot be ratified. Examples: contracts with illegal cause, those contrary to law/morals/public policy, absolutely simulated contracts, contracts where the object is outside commerce.

Key point

A contract to perform an illegal act is void — the court will not enforce it regardless of the parties' agreement.

Official text — RA 386

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