Civil Code Art. 1260: Extinguishment of

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1260
Topic: Extinguishment of Obligations
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE I Obligations
Chapter: CHAPTER 4 Extinguishment of Obligations
Formerly: Art. 1180 of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

Once the consignation has been duly made, the debtor may ask the judge to order the cancellation of the obligation. Before the creditor has accepted the consignation, or before a judicial declaration that the consignation has been properly made, the debtor may withdraw the thing or the sum deposited, allowing the obligation to remain in force. (1180)

Cases applying this article

Banco Filipino Savings v. Antonio G. Diaz G.R. No. 153134

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