Civil Code Art. 1237: Extinguishment of

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1237
Topic: Extinguishment of Obligations
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE I Obligations
Chapter: CHAPTER 4 Extinguishment of Obligations
Formerly: Art. 1159a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

Whoever pays on behalf of the debtor without the knowledge or against the will of the latter, cannot compel the creditor to subrogate him in his rights, such as those arising from a mortgage, guaranty, or penalty. (1159a)

Cases applying this article

Sps. Antonio & Leticia Vega v. Social Security System (Sss) & Pilar Development Corporation G.R. No. 181672

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