Civil Code Art. 1253: Extinguishment of

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1253
Topic: Extinguishment of Obligations
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE I Obligations
Chapter: CHAPTER 4 Extinguishment of Obligations
Formerly: Art. 1173 of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

If the debt produces interest, payment of the principal shall not be deemed to have been made until the interests have been covered. (1173)

Cases applying this article

Rosemarie Q. Rey v. Cesar G. Anson G.R. No. 211206
Nunelon R. Marquez v. Elisan Credit Corporation G.R. No. 194642

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