The courts may mitigate the damages to be paid by the losing party who has shown a sincere desire for a compromise. (n)
Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title XIV: Compromises and Arbitrations
Chapter 1: Compromises
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
The courts may mitigate the damages to be paid by the losing party who has shown a sincere desire for a compromise. (n)
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.