Text of the provision
Art. 1276. Merger which takes place in the person of the principal debtor or creditor benefits the guarantors. Confusion which takes place in the person of any of the latter does not extinguish the obligation.
(1193)
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
Merger in the person of the principal debtor or creditor benefits the guarantors (extinguishing their accessory liability); but merger in a guarantor does not extinguish the principal obligation.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 1275 — Confusion or Merger.
- Article 1277 — Confusion in Joint Obligations.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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