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Article 1255

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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The debtor may cede or assign his property to his creditors in payment of his debts.

Official text — RA 386

The debtor may cede or assign his property to his creditors in payment of his debts. This cession, unless there is stipulation to the contrary, shall only release the debtor from responsibility for the net proceeds of the thing assigned. The agreements which, on the effect of the cession, are made between the debtor and his creditors shall be governed by special laws. (1175a)

SUBSECTION 3. Tender of Payment and Consignation

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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