Practice question
A third person pays an old debt without the debtor’s knowledge when the action has already prescribed. The debtor later learns the facts and voluntarily reimburses the payer. He then seeks recovery solely because he had not originally authorized the payment and the action was prescribed. Which is correct?
- The reimbursement is always recoverable
- Only the original creditor can decide whether reimbursement counts
- All third-party payments are illegal
- A new civil judgment is always required
- Article 1425 bars recovery of the later voluntary reimbursement in these stated circumstances
Legal references
- Civil Code, Article 1425: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/53360
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