Article 1377
RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision
ELI5— what this means for you
Ambiguous terms in a contract are construed against the party who drafted the contract (the drafter/lessor/creditor). This protects the weaker party who had no say in drafting.
Key point
Unclear contract terms go against the party who wrote them — usually the more powerful party.
Official text — RA 386
The interpretation of obscure words or stipulations in a contract shall not favor the party who caused the obscurity. (1288)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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