Practice question
Does nullity of the penal clause automatically nullify an otherwise valid principal obligation?
- Yes, every related promise is void
- Yes, always
- No
- Yes, the creditor becomes the debtor
- Yes, the contract becomes a gift
Legal references
- Civil Code, Articles 1226-1230, 1701-1703, 2224-2235: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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