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Article 1276

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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Merger which takes place in the person of the principal debtor or creditor benefits the guarantors.

Official text — RA 386

Merger which takes place in the person of the principal debtor or creditor benefits the guarantors. Confusion which takes place in the person of any of the latter does not extinguish the obligation. (1193)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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