Civil Code Art. 1370: Interpretation of

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1370
Topic: Interpretation of Contracts
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE II CONTRACTS
Chapter: CHAPTER 5 Interpretation of Contracts
Formerly: Art. 1281 of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

If the terms of a contract are clear and leave no doubt upon the intention of the contracting parties, the literal meaning of its stipulations shall control. If the words appear to be contrary to the evident intention of the parties, the latter shall prevail over the former. (1281)

Cases applying this article

Dr. Jose Cesar Cabrera v. Ameco Contractors Rental G.R. No. 201560
Vicente J. Santi v. Hon. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 93625
Marvin C. Amistoso v. First Leisure Ventures Group G.R. No. 220542
Teresita E. Pascual v. Encarnacion Pangyarihan Ang G.R. No. 235711
Power Sector Assets v. Sem-Calaca Power Corporation G.R. No. 204719
Enrique C. Abad v. Goldloop Properties G.R. No. 168108

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