Article 1159
RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision
ELI5— what this means for you
Obligations from contracts have the force of law between the parties and must be complied with in good faith. You cannot simply walk away from a validly executed contract.
Key point
A signed contract is binding — you must honor it.
Official text — RA 386
Obligations arising from contracts have the force of law between the contracting parties and should be complied with in good faith. (1091a)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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