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Article 1192

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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In case both parties have committed a breach of the obligation, the liability of the first infractor shall be equitably tempered by the courts.

Official text — RA 386

In case both parties have committed a breach of the obligation, the liability of the first infractor shall be equitably tempered by the courts. If it cannot be determined which of the parties first violated the contract, the same shall be deemed extinguished, and each shall bear his own damages. (n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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