Philippine Civil Code Contracts

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What is the characteristic of a Solemn contract?

It is a type of Consensual contract

It is a type of Real contract

It is perfected through compliance with the form required by law (correct)

It is perfected by mere consent

What is the purpose of a Remuneratory contract?

To provide a benefit to one party

To show mere liberality or generosity

To perform an obligation by one party as the other party performs or has performed its own obligation

To receive a payment for a service or benefit previously rendered (correct)

What is the characteristic of a valid Innominate contract?

It is not regulated by any law or code

It is regulated by the rules governing the most analogous nominate contracts only

It is regulated by the stipulations of the parties and the Civil Code (correct)

It is regulated by the customs of the place only

What is the purpose of a Gratuitous contract?

To show mere liberality or the feeling of generosity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an Onerous contract?

To perform an obligation by one party as the other party performs or has performed its own obligation Signup and view all the answers

Which type of contract is perfected by mere consent and the delivery of the object?

Real contract Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of a contract emphasizes that the contract is only binding between the parties involved?

Relativity Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a contract that requires the consent of both parties to be valid?

Mutuality Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of a contract allows the parties to establish their own stipulations and conditions, as long as they are not contrary to law or morals?

Autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a contract that makes it enforceable by law, with the threat of civil action or lawsuit?

Obligatory Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic of a contract ensures that the parties are bound to fulfill their obligations, as long as they are in good faith and in accordance with the law?

Consensuality Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a contract that is not perfected until the delivery of the object of the obligation?

Real contract Signup and view all the answers

A contract with stipulations that do not contradict the law, morals, good customs, public order, or public policy is classified as a(n) _______ contract.

Valid Signup and view all the answers

Which type of contract may be rescinded or revoked in certain cases established by law?

Rescissible contract Signup and view all the answers

A contract that may be invalidated by a court due to mistakes, violence, or fraud is classified as a(n) _______ contract.

Voidable contract Signup and view all the answers

A contract with no legal validity at all due to certain defects, such as illegality, is classified as a(n) _______ contract.

Void contract Signup and view all the answers

A contract that is legally valid but cannot be enforced through court action due to defects, unless ratified, is classified as a(n) _______ contract.

Unenforceable contract Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following classifications is NOT mentioned in the Civil Code?

Solemn contract Signup and view all the answers