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Practice question: Joint and Solidary

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Practice question

Under Article 1207, does the presence of several debtors by itself establish solidary liability?
  1. Yes, in every obligation.
  2. No; solidarity requires an express provision or a basis in law or the obligation's nature.
  3. Yes, if the debt is written in ink.
  4. Yes, if one debtor is older.
  5. Yes, whenever the creditor asks after contracting.

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, Article 1207.

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