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Article 2228

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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When the breach of the contract committed by the defendant is not the one contemplated by the parties in agreeing upon the liquidated damages, the law shall determine the measure of damages, and not the stipulation.

Official text — RA 386

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