Practice question
A debtor pays the full valid, due and enforceable debt owed solidarily with two others. Their internal shares are equal, and neither other debtor is insolvent. What principal amount can the paying debtor recover from each co-debtor under Article 1217?
- That co-debtor's corresponding one-third share.
- The entire debt from each co-debtor.
- Nothing because payment always waives reimbursement.
- Two-thirds from each co-debtor.
- Only whatever the co-debtor voluntarily offers.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, Article 1217.
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