Practice question
A creditor argues that a guaranty is automatically invalid whenever the principal agreement is voidable or unenforceable, and that a natural obligation can never be guaranteed. Which answer follows Article 2052?
- The assertion overlooks the article's express recognition of guaranties of voidable, unenforceable and natural obligations
- Every void agreement is automatically valid if guaranteed
- Every guaranty creates an obligation where none can legally exist
- Natural obligations are identical to criminal fines
- The article permits only mortgage debts
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 2047–2057: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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