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Practice question: Lex Contractus

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Which principle limits contractual party autonomy under Article 1306?
  1. Every written clause is valid regardless of law.
  2. Stipulations must not contravene law, morals, good customs, public order or public policy.
  3. A foreign employer may always repeal labor protection.
  4. Every foreign-language clause is void.
  5. Only a contract's page count matters.

Legal references

  • IPAMS v. De Vera, G.R.205703, March7 2016, main decision, contractual choice of law and lex loci contractus; https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/61749
  • Civil Code Articles17 and1306; https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html

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