Text of the provision
Art. 1270. Condonation or remission is essentially gratuitous, and requires the acceptance by the obligor. It may be made expressly or impliedly. One and the other kind shall be subject to the rules which govern inofficious donations. Express condonation shall, furthermore, comply with the forms of donation.
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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
Condonation (remission) is essentially gratuitous and requires the debtor's acceptance. It may be express or implied, is subject to the rules on inofficious donations, and express condonation must follow the forms of donation.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 1269 — Creditor's Right to Actions Against Third Persons.
- Article 1271 — Delivery of the Credit Document.
Cases citing this article
- Rafael Arsenio S. Dizon, etc. vs. Court of Tax Appeals, et al, G.R. No. 140944, April 30, 2008 — read the decision on LawPhil →
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