Article 1207
RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision
ELI5— what this means for you
A solidary obligation means each of the co-debtors is responsible for the entire obligation. In a joint obligation, each debtor is only responsible for their proportionate share.
Key point
Joint = each debtor pays their share. Solidary = any one debtor can be made to pay the whole debt.
Official text — RA 386
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