Article 24
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In doubtful cases, courts must protect those at a disadvantage: minors, the illiterate, poor contract parties, laborers against their employers, and similar vulnerable parties.
Official text — RA 386
In all contractual, property or other relations, when one of the parties is at a disadvantage on account of his moral dependence, ignorance, indigence, mental weakness, tender age or other handicap, the courts must be vigilant for his protection.
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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