Text of the provision
Art. 2036. A compromise comprises only those objects which are definitely stated therein, or which by necessary implication from its terms should be deemed to have been included in the same. A general renunciation of rights is understood to refer only to those that are connected with the dispute which was the subject of the 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
A compromise covers only the objects definitely stated or necessarily implied; a general renunciation refers only to rights connected with the dispute compromised.
Related provisions
- Article 2034 — Compromise on Civil Liability From a Crime.
- Article 2037 — Compromise Has Effect of Res Judicata.
Cases citing this article
- Dana S. Santos vs. Leodegario R. Santos, G.R. No. 214593, July 17, 2019 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Iligan Bay Mfg. Corp. et al vs. Henry Dy, G.R. No. 140836 / G.R. No. 140907, June 8, 2007 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Filcon Manufacturing Corporation vs. Lakas Manggagawa sa Filcon-Lakas Manggagawa Labor Center (LMF-LMLC), G.R. No. 150166, July 26, 2004 — read the decision on LawPhil →
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