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Chapter 3 Section 4 Joint and Solidary Obligations

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THE LAW ON OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS

CHAPTER 3 SECTION 4: JOINT AND SOLIDARY OBLIGATIONS


STUDY GUIDE

ELAINE FIONA R. VILLAFUERTE


III. Problems
Explain and state briefly the rule or reason for your answer.

1. X, Y and Z bind themselves to pay W ₱30,000. Only X received the money as per
agreement between X, Y, and Z. on the due date of the obligation, has W the right to
demand the full payment of ₱30,000 from Z alone?

2. X, Y and Z promised to pay W solidarily ₱30,000 on or before September 10 without


need of demand. On September 9, X paid the whole ₱30,000 to W.
a) How much can X collect from Y and Z?
b) May Y collect interest from Y and Z?
c) Suppose Z turns out to be so insolvent, how much can X collect from Y?

3. A owes B and C, solidarily creditors, the sum of 20,000:


a) Can C condone the debt without the consent of B?
b) Can C assign his rights without the consent of B?

4. A, B and C are solidarily liable to D. for their failure to pay, D filed a complaint in
court but only against C. Has C the right to demand that A and B be also included as party
defendants?

5. A, B and C, co-owners, sold a printing equipment to D. They solidarily bound


themselves to deliver the equipment on a certain date. Through the fault of C, the equipment
was completely destroyed. Give the rights and obligations of the parties.

ANSWERS:
1. No. W don’t have the right to demand the full payment of ₱30,000 to Z alone because
according to Article 1207, if the obligation does not state solidarity, then it is a joint
obligation. And if it is a joint obligation, Z is only liable up to his proportionate share of
₱10,000.

2. According to Article 1217:


(a) How much can X collect from Y and Z?
- Only the share from Y and Z can X collect that corresponds to them which is
₱10,000 each.

(b) May X collect interest from Y and Z?


- X cannot collect interest because payment was made before the debt was due.

(c) Suppose Z turns out to be insolvent, how much can X collect from Y?
- If Z becomes insolvent. X can collect from Y which is his share plus half of Z’s
share, which is P15,000.

3. A owes B and C, solidary creditors, the sum of P20,000:


(a) Can C condone the debt without the consent of B?
- According to Article 1212, C can condone the debt without B’s consent.
However, he will be liable to B and needs to reimburse B’s share.

(b) Can C assign his rights without the consent of B?


- According to Article 1213, C cannot assign his rights to another person without
B’s consent. However, if there are 3 creditors: B, C and D. C can assign his rights
to D even without B’s consent.
THE LAW ON OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS
CHAPTER 3 SECTION 4: JOINT AND SOLIDARY OBLIGATIONS
STUDY GUIDE

ELAINE FIONA R. VILLAFUERTE


4. According to Article 1216, C has no right to demand from D to include A and B as party
defendants because C, as a solidary debtor can be compelled to pay for the entire obligation.

5. According to Art. 1221, as far as D is concerned, A, B and C are all liable for the price of
the printing equipment as well as damages. A and B can recover from C since it was through
his fault that the object was destroyed. If C paid for the price and damages, he cannot ask for
reimbursement from A or B.

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