Text of the provision
Art. 2031. The courts may mitigate the damages to be paid by the losing party who has shown a sincere desire for a compromise.
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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
Courts may mitigate the damages against a losing party who sincerely sought a compromise.
Related provisions
- Article 2030 — Suspension for Compromise.
- Article 2032 — Court Approval for Certain Compromises.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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