Civil Code Art. 1730: Work and Labor

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1730
Topic: Work and Labor
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE VIII LEASE
Chapter: CHAPTER 3 Work and Labor
Formerly: Art. 1598a of the old Civil Code
Year: 1949

The provision

If it is agreed that the work shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the proprietor, it is understood that in case of disagreement the question shall be subject to expert judgment. If the work is subject to the approval of a third person, his decision shall be final, except in case of fraud or manifest error. (1598a)

Cases applying this article

Victoria Ong v. Ernesto Bogñalbal G.R. No. 149140

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