Practice question
A parent orally promises a supplier to answer for an adult child’s default on an existing debt, creating only a collateral undertaking. It remains wholly executory and no writing or ratification exists. With a timely defense, which Article1403 category is relevant?
- A special promise to answer for another’s debt or default
- A direct purchase by the parent in every case
- An automatic legal succession
- An automatic mortgage
- A void donation of land
Legal references
- Civil Code RA386: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html Articles1403(2)(a)–(c),(e),1406,1408,1357.
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