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In a scenario where three individuals jointly borrow money and no specific agreement is in place, which of the following is true regarding their responsibility?
In a scenario where three individuals jointly borrow money and no specific agreement is in place, which of the following is true regarding their responsibility?
- The lender decides which individual is responsible for the entire debt.
- Each individual is responsible only for their proportionate share of the debt. (correct)
- The responsibility is divided equally, but any individual can be forced to cover another's unpaid share.
- Any one individual can be held responsible for the entire debt amount.
Two business partners take out a loan together, signing the contract 'jointly'. If one partner fails to pay their share, what recourse does the bank have?
Two business partners take out a loan together, signing the contract 'jointly'. If one partner fails to pay their share, what recourse does the bank have?
- The bank can only claim the missing share from the defaulting partner. (correct)
- The bank must renegotiate the loan terms with both partners.
- The bank can seize assets from either partner to cover the full loan amount.
- The bank can demand the full amount from the other partner.
What distinguishes a solidary obligation from a joint obligation?
What distinguishes a solidary obligation from a joint obligation?
- Solidary obligations apply only to loan agreements, whereas joint obligations apply to service contracts.
- In solidary obligations, any involved party can be held responsible for the entire amount, while in joint obligations, each party is only responsible for their share. (correct)
- Solidary obligations require a written agreement, whereas joint obligations can be verbal.
- In solidary obligations, the responsibility is equally divided, whereas in joint obligations, it is based on individual agreements.
A, B, and C jointly and severally borrow $9,000 from D. If A pays the full amount, what recourse does A have?
A, B, and C jointly and severally borrow $9,000 from D. If A pays the full amount, what recourse does A have?
Two business partners sign a contract stating they are 'jointly and severally liable' for a loan. What does this mean for their liability?
Two business partners sign a contract stating they are 'jointly and severally liable' for a loan. What does this mean for their liability?
Three roommates sign a lease together, and the contract specifies they are 'solidarily liable'. If one roommate fails to pay their share of the rent, what can the landlord do?
Three roommates sign a lease together, and the contract specifies they are 'solidarily liable'. If one roommate fails to pay their share of the rent, what can the landlord do?
In the absence of a specific agreement, what type of obligation is generally assumed by law?
In the absence of a specific agreement, what type of obligation is generally assumed by law?
Which phrase in a contract would indicate a solidary obligation?
Which phrase in a contract would indicate a solidary obligation?
In a scenario of passive solidarity, who has the right to demand payment?
In a scenario of passive solidarity, who has the right to demand payment?
A, B, and C owe D $15,000. If this is a solidary obligation and D asks A to pay the full amount, what action can A take after paying?
A, B, and C owe D $15,000. If this is a solidary obligation and D asks A to pay the full amount, what action can A take after paying?
In active solidarity, who can demand full payment?
In active solidarity, who can demand full payment?
X, Y, and Z are owed $30,000 by W. If this is active solidarity, and X demands and receives the full $30,000, what is X obligated to do?
X, Y, and Z are owed $30,000 by W. If this is active solidarity, and X demands and receives the full $30,000, what is X obligated to do?
What characterizes mixed solidarity?
What characterizes mixed solidarity?
A, B, and C owe $50,000 to X, Y, and Z in a mixed solidarity arrangement. If X demands the full amount from A, what is A's responsibility?
A, B, and C owe $50,000 to X, Y, and Z in a mixed solidarity arrangement. If X demands the full amount from A, what is A's responsibility?
In a situation with joint debtors and solidary creditors, what are the rights of the creditors?
In a situation with joint debtors and solidary creditors, what are the rights of the creditors?
If A and B are joint debtors owing $20,000 to X and Y, who are solidary creditors, how much does A individually owe?
If A and B are joint debtors owing $20,000 to X and Y, who are solidary creditors, how much does A individually owe?
In a scenario with solidary debtors and joint creditors, what limits the creditors' collection rights?
In a scenario with solidary debtors and joint creditors, what limits the creditors' collection rights?
A, B, and C are solidarily liable for $30,000 to X and Y, who are joint creditors. What is the maximum amount X can collect?
A, B, and C are solidarily liable for $30,000 to X and Y, who are joint creditors. What is the maximum amount X can collect?
In a joint obligation, what happens if someone doesn't pay their part?
In a joint obligation, what happens if someone doesn't pay their part?
In a solidary obligation, what recourse does a person have if they pay more than their share?
In a solidary obligation, what recourse does a person have if they pay more than their share?
Flashcards
Joint Obligation
Joint Obligation
Each person is responsible for only their share. If one person can't pay, others don't cover.
Solidary Obligation
Solidary Obligation
Any person can be asked to pay for everything. The payer can seek reimbursement from others.
Default Assumption
Default Assumption
If nothing is stated, the law assumes it's a joint obligation.
Triggers for Solidary Obligation
Triggers for Solidary Obligation
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Passive Solidarity
Passive Solidarity
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Active Solidarity
Active Solidarity
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Mixed Solidarity
Mixed Solidarity
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Joint Obligation Resolution
Joint Obligation Resolution
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Solidary Obligation Resolution
Solidary Obligation Resolution
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Study Notes
Joint Obligations
- Each person is responsible for their share of the debt.
- If three people owe money, each is only responsible for their share.
- For a group loan of ₱9,000 with borrowers A, B, and C, each owes ₱3,000, and lender D can only ask each for their share.
- In a business agreement where partners sign jointly, each is responsible for only their half of the loan.
- In joint obligations, individuals are only responsible for their part, and aren't liable for others' shares.
Solidary Obligations
- Any person involved can be asked to pay the entire debt.
- If one person pays everything, they can seek reimbursement from the others.
- If A, B, and C borrow ₱9,000 from D and are jointly and severally liable, D can demand ₱9,000 from any of them, and the one who pays can seek reimbursement from the others.
- If business partners have "jointly and severally liable" in their contract, the bank can demand the entire amount from one of them.
- In a solidary obligation, anyone involved can be held responsible for the entire amount.
Joint vs. Solidary Obligations
- If nothing is stated in an agreement, the law assumes it is joint.
- Terms like "jointly and severally", "solidarily liable", or "together and separately" indicate a solidary obligation.
Kinds of Solidarity
Passive Solidarity (Among Debtors)
- Any one debtor can be forced to pay the entire amount.
- If A, B, and C owe ₱15,000 to D under solidary obligation, D can ask A to pay the full amount, and A can then seek reimbursement from B and C.
Active Solidarity (Among Creditors)
- Any one creditor can demand full payment.
- If X, Y, and Z are owed ₱30,000 by W with active solidarity, X alone can demand the full ₱30,000 and then distribute it to Y and Z.
Mixed Solidarity (Among Debtors and Creditors)
- Any debtor can be asked to pay everything, and any creditor can collect everything.
- If A, B, and C owe ₱50,000 to X, Y, and Z under mixed solidarity, X alone can demand the full amount from A, who must then settle with B and C later.
Mixed Joint and Solidary Obligations
- An obligation is joint on one side and solidary on the other.
- If A and B (joint debtors) owe ₱20,000 to X and Y (solidary creditors), A and B each owe ₱10,000, but either X or Y can collect the full ₱20,000 and then distribute the payment.
- If A, B, and C (solidary debtors) owe ₱30,000 to X and Y (joint creditors), X and Y can only collect their individual shares of ₱15,000 each from A, B, or C, who are solidarily liable.
What Happens If Someone Doesn't Pay or Do Their Part?
- In a joint obligation, only the person responsible for their part has to fix it.
- In a solidary obligation, anyone involved can be asked to take care of everything, but the person who paid extra can seek reimbursement from the others.
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