Practice question
A writing states a false cause. Evidence establishes that the parties actually founded their agreement on another true and lawful cause. An opponent claims that Article 1353 makes the false statement invariably fatal regardless of that proof. Which is correct?
- No actual cause can ever be proven
- Article 1353 preserves the possibility where another true and lawful cause is proved
- A false statement automatically legalizes every unlawful purpose
- Only a party’s wealth can cure the problem
- Notarization conclusively establishes any stated cause
Legal references
- Civil Code, Article 1353: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/53360
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