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Practice question: Obligations with a Penal Clause

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Absent contrary stipulation and the statutory exceptions, what does the penalty replace upon noncompliance?
  1. Every principal obligation automatically
  2. Only the creditor’s identity
  3. Indemnity for damages and payment of interests
  4. All taxes imposed by law
  5. Every judicial remedy

Legal references

  • Civil Code, Article 1226: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/53360

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