Civil Code Art. 1305: Definition of a contract (1949)

The provision

ARTICLE 1305. A contract is a meeting of minds between two persons whereby one binds himself, with respect to the other, to give something or to render some service. (1254a)

Related provisions

Civil Code Art. 1191 — Rescission of reciprocal obligations
Civil Code Art. 1315 — Contracts are perfected by mere consent
Civil Code Art. 1390 — Voidable contracts
Civil Code Art. 1391 — Four-year period to annul a voidable contract
Civil Code Art. 1403 — Unenforceable contracts; the Statute of Frauds
Civil Code Art. 1409 — Void or inexistent contracts

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