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Practice question: Obligatory Force

Multiple Choice Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

A contract leaves performance determination to a third person. That person issues a decision but it has not yet been made known to both parties. Under Article 1309, is it already binding?
  1. Yes, regardless of communication
  2. No, the determination is not binding until made known to both parties
  3. Only if one party guesses it
  4. Yes, if the third person keeps it secret
  5. It can never become binding

Legal references

  • Civil Code, Article 1309: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/53360

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