Text of the provision
Art. 1235. When the obligee accepts the performance, knowing its incompleteness or irregularity, and without expressing any protest or objection, the obligation is deemed fully complied with.
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Civil Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 386, approved June 18, 1949, effective August 30, 1950. Reproduced in full; verified verbatim against the LawPhil and ChanRobles official-text renderings.
What this article means
When the obligee accepts performance knowing it is incomplete or irregular, without protest, the obligation is deemed fully complied with. Silent acceptance waives the defect (estoppel by acceptance).
Related provisions
- Article 1234 — Substantial Performance in Good Faith.
- Article 1236 — Payment by a Third Person.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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