Discussions - EXPLAINATION
Discussions - EXPLAINATION
Discussions - EXPLAINATION
Now, another word for delay under the civil code is MORA – and that is failure to perform
the obligation in due time and usually if it an obligation arising from a Contract, that is
with during the time specified or agreed upon the parties. If the obligation arises from
law, then that is based on what is provided under the law except for payment of Income
Tax because there is a specified date on when to pay your income tax. Another example,
if you will be notarizing a deed of absolute sale, there is a period within which to pay the
capital gain stocks. Hinde na sinasabi ng batas na pumunta ka sa BIR and haggle with
the BIR. Basta’t sinabi ng batas within 60 days, na-notarize na, you have to pay the
capital gain stocks, otherwise you are considered in delay.
Ok, what is the rule regarding delay? The general rule “NO DEMAND, NO DELAY”.
But what are the exemptions? Which means even if there is no demand, debtor or obligor
will still be considered in delay;
Number 1: if the obligation expressly declares it or the law expressly declares it.
That is why you will notice, anybody who is renting an apartment or condo unit here, or
who has a contract of lease, if you have a contract of lease, look at the portion where in it
provides for the payment of the rental and you will notice there is a phrase there “rental
should be paid on or before the 5th day of each month without demand”.
That phrase “without demand” is an example of exemption. (again, if the obligation
expressly so declares)
So if you are drafting a contract, and it involves a prestation to give, do not forget to
insert the phrase “without need of demand”. Why? Because in relation to delay, the
debtor can’t use that as a defense against the one you have drafted the contract.
Because sabi nga ng batas, “No Demand, No Delay”.
Also under exemption number 1, if the law expressly so declares like the payment of the
Income tax. Diba binabayaran natin yan, on or before April 15 of every year. (again this is
without need of demand).
Question, when can a party in reciprical obligation be considered in delay ? (both parties
are creditors and debtors to each other) The moment one of the parties fulfills his
obligations, then it’s automatic that there is delay on the part of another party.
Mga talakayan:
Ngayon, ang isa pang salita para sa pagkaantala sa ilalim ng civil code ay MORA – at
iyon ay ang kabiguang gampanan ang obligasyon sa takdang panahon at kadalasan
kung ito ay isang obligasyon na nagmumula sa isang Kontrata, iyon ay sa panahon na
tinukoy o napagkasunduan ng mga partido. Kung ang obligasyon ay nagmula sa batas,
iyon ay batay sa kung ano ang ibinigay sa ilalim ng batas maliban sa pagbabayad ng
Income Tax dahil may tinukoy na petsa kung kailan magbabayad ng iyong buwis sa kita.
Isa pang halimbawa, kung magpapanotaryo ka ng isang deed of absolute sale, mayroong
isang panahon kung saan dapat bayaran ang mga stock ng capital gain. Hinde na
sinasabi ng batas na pumunta ka sa BIR and haggle with the BIR. Basta’t sinabi ng batas
within 60 days, na-notarize na, you have to pay the capital gain stocks, otherwise you are
considered in delay.
Ok, ano ang tuntunin tungkol sa pagkaantala? Ang pangkalahatang tuntunin na "NO
DEMAND, NO DELAY".
Ngunit ano ang mga pagbubukod? Ibig sabihin kahit walang demand, ang may utang o
obligor ay isasaalang-alang pa rin sa pagkaantala;