RFBT-Contract-of-Sales (With Answers)
RFBT-Contract-of-Sales (With Answers)
RFBT-Contract-of-Sales (With Answers)
Direction: Read and select the best answer for the following questions.
1. It is a contract whereby one of the contracting parties, known as the seller or vendor, obligates himself to transfer the ownership of
and to deliver a determinate thing, and the other party, known as the buyer or vendee, obligates himself to pay therefore a price
certain in money or its equivalent.
a. Contract of Sales
b. Contract of Agency
c. Contract of Partnership
d. Contract of Pledge
2. The following are the essential elements or the requisites of the contract of sale, except
a. Consent of the contracting parties as to determinate thing and price certain in money or its equivalent
b. Subject matter which should be a determinate thing
c. Price certain in money or its equivalent
d. Delivery of the subject matter
3. The following are the natural elements of the contract of sale, except
a. Warranty against eviction
b. Warranty against hidden defects
c. Warranty against non-apparent and unregistered servitude or encumbrance
d. Warranty for merchantability
e. Warranty against sale's talk
4. The following are only considered accidental elements in the contract of sale, except
a. Place of delivery and payment
b. Time of delivery and payment
c. Terms or conditions of payment
d. Price certain in money or its equivalent
5. Which of the following is necessary for the perfection and validity of contract of sale?
a. Essential elements
b. Natural elements
c. Accidental elements
d. All of the above
7. The following are distinctions between sale and dacion en pago, except
a. In sale, there is no pre-existing credit, while in dacion en pago, there is pre-existing credit.
b. A sale creates obligations while dacion en pago extinguishes obligations.
c. In sale, there is greater freedom in fixing the price, while in dacion en pago, there is less freedom in fixing the price because
of the amount of the pre-existing credit which the parties seek to extinguish.
d. In sale, the cause or consideration is the price from the seller's point of view, and the delivery of the object from the buyer's
view point, in dacion en pago, the cause or consideration is the extinguishment of the obligation, from the debtor's point of
view and the delivery of the object given in place of the credit, from the creditor's point of view.
e. A contract of sale is an onerous transfer while dation en pago is considered a gratuitous transfer.
10. What is the name of the contract if it is for the delivery at a certain price of an article which the vendor in the ordinary course of
business, manufactures or procures for the general market, whether the same is on hand or not?
a. Contract for a piece of work
b. Contract of pledge
c. Contract of sale
d. Contract of deposit
11. What is the name of the contract if the goods are to be manufactured especially for the customer upon his special order and not for
the general market?
a. Contract for a piece of work
b. Contract of pledge
c. Contract of sale
d. Contract of deposit
12. LA Lakers entered into a contract with Nike Inc to provide two pairs of basketball shoes for Kobe Bryant and Andrew Bynum. No
pair was. however, available at the time of perfection of the contracts. Kobe wears 10" basketball shoes which Nike normally
manufactures for the general market while Andrew wears 20" basketball shows which Will be manufactured specially for Andrew.
What contracts are entered into by the parties?
a. Both contracts of sale
b. Both contracts for a piece of work
c. Contract of sale for Kobe's shoes and contract for a piece of work for Andrew's shoes
d. Contract of sale for Andrew's shoes and contract for a piece of work for Kobe's shoes
13. In sale, the cause or consideration is in money while in barter, the cause or consideration is another thing. However, where the
consideration is partly in money and partly in another thing, the following are the rules to be observed, except
a. The contract shall be one of sale or barter depending upon the manifest intention of the parties.
b. If the intention of the parties does not clearly appear, the contract is one of barter if the value of the other thing given as part
of the consideration exceeds the monetary consideration.
c. If the intention of the parties does not clearly appear, the contract is one of sale if the monetary consideration is more than the
value of the other thing given as part of the consideration.
d. If the intention of the parties does not clearly appear, the contract is one of barter if the monetary consideration is equal to the
value of the other thing given as part of the consideration.
14. A and B entered into a contract whereby A will deliver his laptop to B while the latter will deliver P10,000 and a cellphone with a
value of P10,000 to A. What is the name of the contract if the intention of the parties does not clearly appear?
a. Contract of Barter
b. Contract of Agency
c. Contract of Sale
d. Contract of Pledge
15. The following are the distinctions between contract of sale and contract to sell, except
a. In contract of sale, ownership passes to the buyer upon delivery while in contract to sell, the title to the goods does not pass to
the buyer until some future time and oftentimes upon payment of the price.
b. In contract of sale, the risk of loss or damage to the goods upon delivery is on the buyer, under the rule "res perit domino", or
the thing perished with the owner; while in contract to sell, the risk is borne by the seller based on the same principle that the
thing perishes with the owner.
c. In contract of sale, the non-payment of the price is a resolutory condition while in contract to sell, the payment in full of the
price is a suspensive condition.
d. The rule on double sale applies to contract to sell while contracts of sale are not covered by rule on double sale.
16. The following are the distinctions between contract of sale and agency to sell, except
a. In sale, ownership passes to the buyer, while in agency to sell, ownership is retained by the principal.
b. In sale, the buyer pays the seller, while in agency to sell, the buyer pays the agent and the latter transmits the money to the
principal.
c. In sale, the goods are delivered by the seller to the buyer while in agency to sell, it is the agent who delivers the goods to the
final consumer.
d. Contract of sale is governed by law on sale while agency to sell is governed by law on agency.
e. Contract of sale is never covered by statute of fraud while agency to sell is always covered by statute of fraud.
17. The following are the requisites of the object of a contract of sale, except
a. It must be within the commerce of men.
b. It must be not contrary to law, morals, good customs, public order or public policy.
c. It must be determinate.
d. It must be owned by the vendor at the time of perfection of contract of sale.
18. The object of a contract of sale must be determinate or specific otherwise there is no sale. When is the thing considered
determinate?
a. When it is particularly designated or physically segregated from all others of the same class at the time the contract is entered
into without the necessity of a new or further agreement between the parties.
b. When it is particularly designated or physically segregated from all others of the same class at the time the contract is entered
into with the necessity of a new or further agreement between the parties.
c. When it is particularly designated or physically segregated from all others of the same class at the time the goods are to be
delivered into without the necessity of a new or further agreement between the parties.
d. When it is particularly designated or physically segregated from all others of the same class at the time the contract is entered
into with the necessity of a new or further agreement between the parties.
19. On January 1.2012, S sold to B a specific car owned by X for P50,000. S promised to deliver the car to B on January 11,2012. S
bought the car from X on January 10,2012 and delivered it to B on January 11,2012. Is the contract of sale between S and B valid?
a. No because there is no delivery of the car on January 1,2012 which is an essential requisite of a contract of sale.
b. No because the seller or vendor shall be the owner of the thing sold at the time of perfection of contract.
c. Yes even if X is not the owner of the thing sold on January 11,2012 because future thing can be the object of a contract of
sale.
d. Yes because the vendor need not possess the title to the thing sold at the perfection of the contract but he must have the right
to transfer the ownership of the thing at the time that the thing is to be delivered.
20. On January 1,2012, D borrowed from C P100,000 and as a security D mortgaged his land to C. On January 2,2012, D sold the same
land to X for P50,000 to be delivered on January 5,2012. D failed to pay the loan. Is the contract of sale between D and X valid?
a. No because D is no longer the owner of the land on January 2,2012.
b. No because D is no longer the owner of the land on January 5,2012.
c. Yes because D is still the owner of the land although it was mortgaged to C.
d. Yes provided D will pay the amount due to C.
21. Future things or things having a potential existence may be the object of a contract of sale. However, the thing must come into
existence; otherwise, the sale will not be effective for not having a subject matter. The following future things can be the object of a
contract of sale, except
a. Wine that a determinate vineyard is expected to produce
b. Milk that a specific female cow may yield during the coming year
c. Next catch of a specific fisherman's net
d. Future inheritance of an heir
22. The following are the distinctions between emptio rei speratae and emptio spei, except
a. Emptio rei speratae is a sale of hope or expectancy while emptio spei is the sale of future thing.
b. Sale of future harvest is emptio rei speratae while sale of lottery ticket No. 1 13 is emptio spei.
c. In emptio rei speratae the thing expected will definitely come into existence, but its quality or quantity unknown; while in
emptio spei it is not certain that the thing will exist much less its quantity or quality.
d. Emptio rei speratae is subject to the condition that the thing should exist, so that if it does not, there will be no contract of sale
by reason of the absence of an essential element — subject matter while in emptio spei produces effects even though the
thing does not come into existence because the subject matter is the hope itself.
23. In case of doubt whether the contract of sale is one of emptio rei speratae or one of emptio spei, how shall the court generally
interpret the type of the contract of sale?
a. Emptio rei speratae
b. Emptio spei
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
24. In emptio rei speratae or sale of future things or things having potential existence, what is the effect to the contract of sale if the said
subject matter does not come into existence?
a. The contract becomes ineffective or void for want of subject matter.
b. The seller will never be liable for damages.
c. The contract becomes unenforceable
d. The contract remains to be perfectly valid.
25. S sold a lottery ticket No. 143 to B on January 2,2012. The draw was already made on January 1,2012 and ticket No. 143 did not
win. B purchased the ticket with intent to win the jackpot price. Is the contract of sale between S and B valid?
a. Yes because it involves emptio spei or sale of mere hope.
b. No because the sale of vain hope or expectancy is void.
c. No even if the ticket is considered collector's item.
d. Yes because the essential elements of contract of sale are present.
26. The following goods may become the subject of a contract of sale, except
a. Existing goods owned or possessed by the seller.
b. Goods to be manufactured, raised or acquired by the seller after the perfection of the contract of sale or "future goods".
c. Goods whose acquisition by the seller depends upon the contingency which may or may not happen.
d. Vain hope /expectancy or future inheritance.
e. Things subject to resolutory condition or resolutory period.
27. S is the sole owner of a condominium unit. S sells h undivided interest therein to B. Is the contract of sale valid?
a. No because the object of a contract of sale must be determinate.
b. No because the object of a contract of sale must be whole interest.
c. Yes the sole owner of a thing may sell an undivided interest therein and such sale shall produce the effect of making the
seller and the buyer co-owners of the thing sold.
d. Yes provided that the condominium unit shall be physically divided.
28. There may be a sale of an undivided share of a specific mass of fungible goods though the seller purports to sell and the buyer
purports to buy a definite number, weight or measure of the goods in the mass, and though the number, weight or measure of the
goods in the mass is undetermined. Which of the following rules is correct?
I. If the quantity, number, weight or measure, of the mass is more than the quantity sold, the parties shall become co-owners of the
mass.
II. If the quantity of the mass is less than the quantity sold, the buyer becomes the owner of the whole mass, with the seller being
bound to make good the deficiency from goods of the same kind and quality, unless a contrary intent appears.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Neither I nor II
d. Both I and II
29. S sells to B 200 sacks of rice from a mass stored in the warehouse of S. The mass, however, actually consist of 300 sacks of rice.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. The sale is null and void because the object is not determinate.
b. The sale is valid provided B will pay for the excess 100 sacks of corn.
c. The sale is valid, thus, S and B will become co-owners of the whole mass to the extent of 2/3 for B and 1/3 for S.
d. The sale is null and void because there is no consent.
30. S sells to B 300 sacks of yellow corn from a mass stored in the warehouse of S. The mass, however, actually consists of 280 sacks
of yellow corn. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. The sale is null and void because there is no consent.
b. The sale is null and void because there is no determinate object.
c. B becomes the owner of all the 280 sacks and S is bound to deliver additional 20 sacks in the absence of contrary agreement.
d. B becomes the owner of all the 280 sacks and S is not bound to deliver the additional 20 sacks.
31. It is the sum stipulated as the equivalent of the thing sold, and also every incident taken into consideration for the fixing of the
same, put to the debit of the vendee, and agreed to by him. It is the cause of contract of sale on the part of the seller.
a. Loan
b. Price
c. Debt
d. Money
32. The following are the requisites of the price in a contract of sale, except
a. It must be certain.
b. It must be real.
c. It must have possible equivalent in money.
d. It must be fictitious.
33. The price of the thing sold must be certain, otherwise, the sale is void by reason of the absence of meeting of minds between the
parties.
The following are the instances when the price is certain, except
a. If the parties have agreed upon a definite amount for the sale.
b. If it be certain with reference to another thing certain.
c. If the determination of the price is left to the judgment of a specified person or persons.
d. If the price is fixed by the court.
e. If the price fixed is that which the thing sold would have on a definite day, or in a particular exchange or market, or when an
amount is fixed above or below the price on such day, or in such exchange or market, provided said amount is certain.
f. If the price is fixed by one of the contracting parties but not accepted by the other contracting party.
34. The following contracts of sale have prices which are certain and therefore valid, except
a. S sold to B a specific watch for P2,500 which both parties agreed upon.
b. S sold to B a certain ring of which the price is the salary of the faculty member of La Salle School.
c. S sold to B a specific car the price of which is subject to determination of X, third person.
d. S sold to B 500 shares of ordinary stocks of BPI at the price equivalent to the closing price of the ALI's ordinary shares on
April 30,2020 at the Philippine Stock Exchange.
35. When may the court fix the price of the contract of sale if the determination of the price is left to the judgement of a third person?
a. If the third person is unable or unwilling to fix the price.
b. If the third person acted in bad faith or by mistake.
c. If the third person or persons are prevented from fixing the price or terms by the fault of the buyer or seller.
36. What is the effect to the contract of sale if the determination of the price is left to the judgment of a third pet-son and such person is
unable or unwilling to fix the price?
a. The contract of sale is voidable.
b. The contract of sale is valid and binding.
c. The contract of sale is inefficacious unless the parties subsequently agree upon the price.
37. What is the effect to the contract of sale if the determination of the price is left to the judgment of a third person, where such third
person or persons are prevented from fixing the price or terms by fault of the seller or the buyer?
a. The contract is voidable.
b. The contract is unenforceable.
c. The party not in fault may have such remedies against the party in fault as are allowed the seller or the buyer, as the case may
be such as filing an action for damages.
d. The contract is rescissible,
38. S sold to B a specific good. The price of the good cannot be determined. The good has been delivered to and appropriated by B.
What is the obligation of B?
a. B has no obligation because the contract of sale is null and void having no price.
b. B has no obligation because the contract of sale is inefficacious because the price of the good cannot be determined.
c. B has the obligation to rescind the contract.
d. B has the obligation to pay a reasonable price which depends on the circumstances of each particular case.
39. What is the effect of gross inadequacy of price in a contract of sale?
a. It renders the contract of sale null and void.
b. In renders the contract of sale unenforceable.
c. It does not affect a contract of sale, except as it may indicate a defect in the consent which makes the contract voidable or
except as it may indicate that the intention of the parties is another contract such as donation or loan with equitable mortgage.
d. It does not affect a contract of sale even if the parties really intended a donation or some other act or contract.
42. X and Y are good friends. X sold and delivered his car to Y. It was agreed and understood that on next Sunday X will name and fix
the price of the car. Sunday came, X called Y by telephone and stated and fixed the price at P150,000. Is the contract of sale
perfected? a. No because the purchase price is not yet paid.
b. No because the title is not registered to the buyer.
c. Yes because the car has already been delivered to Y.
d. No because the price of the sale was left to the discretion of one of the parties, that is, the seller, and it was not consented
by the buyer.
45. The following are the rights of the parties in an auction sale, except
a. Before perfection, any bidder may retract his bid.
b. Before perfection. the auctioneer may generally withdraw the goods from the sale unless the auction has been announced
without reservation by auctioneer.
c. After perfection, the winning bidder can retract his bid.
d. After perfection, the auctioneer cannot withdraw the goods.
46. The seller may bid at the auction provided the following requisites are present, except
a. The right to bid must have been reserved expressly by or on behalf of the seller.
b. The right to bid must not be prohibited by law or stipulation.
c. Notice must be given that the sale is subject to a right to bid by or on behalf of the seller.
d. The bid of the seller must be the lowest.
47. By bidders or puffers refer to persons employed by the seller to bid in his behalf, the purpose of which is to raise the price, but the
said persons are not in themselves bound by their bids. What is the effect of employment by the seller of by-bidders or puffers
without notice to the other bidders in a perfected contract of sale by auction?
a. The sale may be considered voidable.
b. The sale is considered null and void.
c. The sale is unenforceable.
d. The sale is rescissible.
48. Which of the following statements concerning bilateral and unilateral promise to buy and/or sell is incorrect?
a. Bilateral promise takes place when one party promises to buy and the other party promises to sell a determinate thing at an
agreed price.
b. Bilateral promise is reciprocally demandable since this is as good as a perfected contract of sale.
c. Unilateral promise not accepted by the promissee (policitacion) does not produce any effect.
d. Unilateral promise accepted by the promissee is binding upon the promissor even if it is not supported by a consideration
distinct from the price.
49. It refers to the money given as part of the purchase price and as a proof of perfection of the contract of sale.
a. Option money
b. Earnest money or Arras
c. Perfect money
d. Component money
50. It refers to the consideration paid for the purpose of holding one to his promise to buy or sell a determinate thing for a certain period
of time, which consideration is separate and distinct from the purchase price. It is a proof of perfection of contract of option.
a. Option money
b. Earnest money or Arras
c. Perfect money
d. Component money
51. S promised to sell his car to B for P100,000 giving B one week to decide whether to buy or not. B accepts the promise and gives a
consideration of P1,000 for the one week period. If B decides to buy the car, how much should B pay to S?
a. P100,000 because the P1,000 is an earnest money.
b. P99,000 because the P1,000 is an option money.
c. P100,000 because the P1,000 is an option money.
d. P99,000 because the P1,000 is an earnest money.
52. B purchased the car of S for P100,000 payable within 30 days from the date of sale. As a down-payment, B gives S P1,000 upon the
execution of their agreement. How much should B pay to S on the 30 th day?
a. P 100,000 because the P1,000 is an earnest money.
b. P99,000 because the P1,000 is an option money.
c. P100,000 because the P1,000 is an option money.
d. P99,000 because the P1,000 is an earnest money.
53. When shall the buyer or vendee acquire personal rights over the fruits of the object of a contract of sale?
a. From the time the object should be delivered.
b. From the time of the perfection of the contract of sale.
c. From the time of the payment of purchase price.
d. From the time of the delivery of the object of the contract of sale.
54. On January 1, 2012, Seller and Buyer entered into a contract of sale of a specific cow. The purchase price shall be paid on January
5,2012 and the cow shall be delivered on January 10,2012. The cow gives birth on January 4,2012. The cow and its young have
been delivered on January 1,2012. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. The buyer has real right over the cow and its young on January 1 ,2012.
b. The buyer has personal right over the young on January 10,2012.
c. The buyer has personal right over the young on January 5,2012.
d. The buyer has personal right over the young on January 1,2012 and real right over the cow and its young on January 11,2012.
55. The seller has the duty to preserve the thing after the perfection of contract of sale but before its delivery. What standard of care
should be observed by the seller to preserve the object of contract of sale?
a. Diligence of a good father of a family or ordinary diligence unless the law or the stipulation of the parties requires another
standard of care.
b. Diligence of a father of a good family unless the law or the stipulation of the parties requires another standard of care.
c. Extraordinary diligence of a good father of a family unless the law or the stipulation of the parties requires another standard
of care.
d. Extraordinary diligence of a father of a good family unless the law or the stipulation of the parties requires another standard
of care.
56. What is the effect of the complete loss of the object of the contract of sale before the perfection of the contract of sale or complete
loss of the object of contract of sale at the exact moment of perfection of contract of sale?
a. The seller shall always bear the risks of the loss.
b. The buyer shall pay the purchase price.
c. The buyer shall be liable for the damages.
d. The sale is void or inexistent because of the absence of the object.
57. What shall be the remedy of the buyer in case of the partial loss of the object of the contract of sale at the time of the perfection of
the contract of sale?
I. Withdrawal from the contract or rescission.
II. Demanding the remaining part and paying its proportionate price. a. I only
b. II only
c. Either I or II
d. Neither I nor II
58. After the perfection of the contract of sale but before the delivery of the goods to the buyer, who shall bear the risk of loss of the
object of the contract of sale?
a. Buyer because any benefit therefrom during the same period inures to him.
b. Seller because any benefit therefrom during the same period inures to him.
c. Buyer because the ownership of the goods is transferred to the buyer after the perfection of the contract of sale.
d. Seller because goods remain at the seller's risk until the ownership of the goods is transferred to the buyer by actual or
constructive delivery.
59. After the perfection of the contract of sale and after delivery of the goods to the buyer, who shall bear the risk of loss of the object
of the contract of sale before the full payment of the price?
a. Buyer because the ownership of the goods is transferred to the buyer after the delivery.
b. Seller because any benefit therefrom during the same period inures to him.
c. Buyer because the ownership of the goods is transferred to the buyer after the perfection of the contract of sale.
d. Seller because goods remain at the seller's risk until the ownership of the goods is transferred to the buyer by full payment of
the price.
60. The following are the exceptional instances wherein the goods are at the buyer's risk notwithstanding that the ownership is retained
by the seller, except
a. If there is an agreement that the buyer shall suffer the risk of loss despite the retention by seller of ownership.
b. If ownership (naked title) of the goods is retained by the seller merely to secure the performance by the buyer of his
obligation under the contract but the beneficial ownership has already been transferred to the buyer.
c. When actual delivery has been delayed through the fault of the buyer.
d. When there is actual or constructive delivery to the buyer.
61. What is the remedy of the buyer if the goods delivered do not correspond with the sample, description or sale and description in a
sale by sample, sale by description or sale by sample and description?
a. Ask for annulment of contract.
b. Ask for rescission of the contract of sale.
c. Ask for collection of a sum of money.
d. Ask for declaration of nullity of the contract of sale.
63. Under Recto Law, the following are the alternative remedies (selection of one remedy excludes the other remedies) of vendor (1) in
case of installment sales of personal property; or of lessor in case of (2) contracts purporting to be leases of personal property with
option to buy, when the lessor has deprived the lessee of the possession or enjoyment of the thing, except
a. Exact fulfillment of the obligation with recovery of deficiency, should the vendee or lessee fail to pay any installment.
b. Cancel the sale or lease should the vendee or lessee fails to pay two or more installments.
c. Foreclose the chattel mortgage on the thing sold, if one has been constituted without right to recover any deficiency should
the vendee or lessee fails to pay two or more installments.
d. Action for quanti minoris.
64. S sold his only car to B for P100,000 payable in 10 equal monthly installments of P10,000 each. As security, B executed a chattel
mortgage on the car. What is the remedy of S if B fails to pay one installment?
a. Exact fulfillment of the obligation with recovery for deficiency.
b. Cancel the sale.
c. Foreclose the chattel mortgage on the thing sold, if one has been constituted without right to recover any deficiency. d. Any
of the above.
65. Using the same data in number 64, if buyer B defaulted in at least two installments after payment of several installments, may the
seller cancel the contract of sale?
a. Yes and the buyer is still required to pay the price.
b. Yes and the seller may still recover the unpaid price.
c. Yes and the buyer must return the thing to the seller and the seller must generally return the installments already received
minus reasonable rent.
d. Yes and the buyer and seller cannot agree to the forfeiture of installment already received even if such agreement is not
unconscionable.
66. Using the same data in number 64 and assuming B fails to pay two or more installments, can S foreclose the chattel mortgage on
the car and recover any deficiency from the foreclosure?
a. Yes S can foreclose the chattel mortgage but cannot recover any deficiency even if there is stipulation for the recovery.
b. No S cannot foreclose the chattel mortgage and cannot recover any deficiency.
c. Yes S can foreclose the chattel mortgage and can recover any deficiency even without stipulation for the recovery.
d. Yes S can foreclose the chattel mortgage and can recover any deficiency only if there stipulation for the recovery.
67. Using the same data in number 64 and assuming the foreclosure of the chattel mortgage results to excess, who shall be entitled to
the excess?
a. Buyer in the absence of contrary stipulation
b. Seller in the absence of contrary stipulation
c. Government
d. Neither Buyer or Seller
68. Using the same data in number 64 and assuming B fails to pay two or more installments; can S ask for the exact fulfillment of the
obligation and recover any deficiency from the sale by execution?
a. No S cannot ask for the fulfillment of the contract of sale because it is available only when one installment is not paid.
b. Yes S can ask for the fulfillment of the contract of sale but cannot recover any deficiency from the sale by execution under
any circumstances.
c. Yes S can ask for the fulfillment of the contract of sale and can recover any deficiency from the sale by execution even
without stipulation.
d. Yes S can ask for the fulfillment of the contract of sale and can recover any deficiency from the sale only if there is
stipulation.
69. Using the same data in number 64 and assuming B fails to pay two or more installments; can S ask for the exact fulfillment of the
obligation and recover any deficiency from the sale by execution through the foreclosure of chattel mortgage on the car?
a. No S cannot ask for the fulfillment of the contract of sale because it is available only when one installment is not paid.
b. Yes S can ask for the fulfillment of the contract of sale but cannot recover any deficiency from the sale by execution under
any circumstances.
c. Yes S can ask for the fulfillment of the contract of sale and can recover any deficiency from the sale by execution only but
not further through foreclose of chattel mortgage because they are alternative remedies.
d. Yes S can ask for the fulfillment of the contract of sale and can recover any deficiency from the sale only if there is
stipulation.
70. Using the same data in number 64 except from the fact that the chattel mortgage was executed over the piano of B and not over his
car. S foreclosed the mortgage over the piano and there is deficiency. Can S recover the deficiency?
a. Yes provided there is stipulation to that effect.
b. Yes even without stipulation to that effect.
c. No because that will be contrary to law.
d. No even without stipulation to that effect.
71. S sold his ring to B for P50,000 under the following terms: down payment of P30,000 and the balance payable at month end. As
security, B executed a chattel mortgage on the ring. B defaulted in the payment of the balance. By reason thereof, S foreclosed the
chattel mortgage on the ring. However, only P15,000 was realized in the foreclosure sale. Can S still proceed against B to collect
the deficiency of P5,000? a. No because Recto Law prohibits recovery of deficiency.
b. Yes if deficiency has been agreed upon contrary to Recto Law.
c. Yes because Recto Law does not apply to sale on straight term and the general rule is that if the foreclosure sale in chattel
mortgage results in deficiency, the same may be recovered by the creditor.
d. No because recovery of deficiency is only available in execution sale.
72. Sale of real property in installments governed by RA 6552 or Maceda Law covers the following, except a. Sale of residential
property
b. Sale of residential condominium
c. Sale of residential apartments
d. Sale of industrial lots, commercial buildings and sales to tenants of agricultural land under RA 3844
73. Under Maceda Law, the following are the rights of a buyer of residential real property in installments when he has paid installments
of less than 2 years but defaulted in the succeeding installments, except
a. Right to a grace period of not less than 60 days from the date the installment became due with no interest.
b. Right to additional 30 days but with interest, after the expiration of the 60-day grace period, before the seller can cancel the
contract by notarial act.
c. Right to sell or assign his rights provided under letter A and B.
d. Right to reinstate the contract by updating the account during the grace period and before actual cancellation of the contract.
e. Right to pay in advance any installment or the full unpaid balance of the purchase price any time without interest and to have
such full payment of the purchase price annotated in the certificate of title covering the property.
f. Right to receive the cash surrender value of the payments on the property equivalent to 50% of the payments made in case the
contract is properly cancelled by the seller.
74. Under Maceda Law, which of the following statements concerning the rights of a buyer of residential real property in installments
who has paid at least 2 years installments but defaulted in succeeding installments is incorrect?
a. He has the right to pay, without additional interest, the unpaid installments due within the total grace period earned by him
which is hereby fixed at the rate of one month grace period for every one year of installment payments made.
b. He can exercise the right to pay within the grace period allowed by law only once in every 5 years of the life of the contract
and its extensions, if any.
c. If the contract is canceled, the buyer shall have the right to the cash surrender value of the payments on the property
equivalent to fifty percent of the total payments made, and, aner five years of installments, an additional five percent every
year but not to exceed ninety percent of the total payments made.
d. The actual cancellation of the contract shall take place after thirty days from receipt by the buyer of the notice of
cancellation or the demand for rescission of the contract by a notarial act and upon full payment of the cash surrender value
to the buyer.
e. The buyer has the right to suspend payment of any installment at any time.
75. A sold a residential house and lot at a price of P 10,000,000 payable at P4,00,000 downpayment and the balance of P6,000,000
payable in 50 years at P10,000 per month to B. After total payments of P4,180,000 B defaulted on the next installment. What is the
grace period earned by B to pay the defaulted installments without additional interest?
a. 60 days
b. 30 days
c. 90 days
d. 45 days
76. A sold a residential house and lot at a price of P10,000,000 payable at P4,000,000 downpayment and the balance of P6,000,000
payable in 50 years at P 10,000 per month to B. After total payments of P4,180,000, B defaulted on the next installment. After total
payment of P4,480,000, B defaulted on the next installment. What is the grace period earned by B to pay the defaulted installments
without additional interest?
a. 60 days
b. 4 months
c. 3 months
d. 5 months
77. A sold a residential house and lot at a price of P 10,000,000 payable at P4,000,000 downpayment and the balance of P6,000,000
payable in 50 years at P 10,000 per month to B. After total payments of P4, 180,000, B defaulted on the next installment. After total
payment of P4,840,000, B defaulted on the next installment. What is the grace period earned by B to pay the defaulted installments
without additional interest?
a. 60 days
b. 7 months
c. 6 months
d. 5 months
78. A sold a residential house and lot at a price of P 10,000,000 payable at P4,000,000 downpayment and the balance of P6,000,000
payable in 50 years at P 10,000 per month to B. After total payments of P4,180,000, B defaulted on the next installment. After
payment total payments of P4, 120,000, B defaulted on the next installment. After following the necessary procedures required by
law, the contract of sale is properly cancelled. How much cash surrender value is B entitled from A?
a. P4,060,000
b. P2,160,000
c. P4,000,000
d. P0
79. A sold a residential house and lot at a price of P10,000,000 payable at P4,000,000 downpayment and the balance of P6,000,000
payable in 50 years at P10,000 per month to B. After total payments of P4,180,000 B defaulted on the next installment. After total
payments of P4,360,000 B defaulted on the next installment. After following the necessary procedures required by law, the contract
of sale is properly cancelled. How much cash surrender value is B entitled from A?
a. P2,000,000
b. P2,240,000
c. P180,000
d. P2,180,000
80. A sold a residential house and lot at a price of P10,000,000 payable at P4,000,000 downpayment and the balance of P6,000,000
payable in 50 years at P 10,000 per month to B. After total payments of P4,180,000 B defaulted on the next installment. After total
payments of P4,480,000 B defaulted on the next installment. After following the necessary procedures required by law, the contract
of sale is properly cancelled. How much cash surrender value is B entitled from A?
a. P2,000,000
b. P2,240,000
c. P180,000
d. P2,180,000
81. A sold a residential house and lot at a price of P 10,000,000 payable at P4,000,000 downpayment and the balance of P6,000,000
payable in 50 years at P10,000 per month to B. After total payments of P4,180,000, B defaulted on the next installment. After total
payments of P5,200,000 B defaulted on the next installment. After following the necessary procedures required by law, the contract
of sale is properly cancelled. How much cash surrender value is B entitled from A?
a. P4,400,000
b. P3,600,000
c. P4,200,000
d. P3,900,000
82. A sold a residential house and lot at a price of P10,000,000 payable at P4,000,000 downpayment and the balance of P6,000,000
payable in 50 years at P10,000 per month to B. After total payments of P4,180,000 B defaulted on the next installment. After total
payment of P7,000,000, B defaulted on the next installment. After following the necessary procedures required by law, the contract
of sale is cancelled. How much cash surrender value is B entitled from A?
a. P6,300,000
b. P6,500,000
c. P7,000,000
d. P5,600,000
83. PD 957 also known as Subdivision and Condominium buyer's Protective Decree provides for the following protection of the buyers,
except
a. No owner or developer shall levy upon any lot or buyer a fee for an alleged community benefit. Fees to finance services
for common comfort, security and sanitation may be collected only by a properly organized homeowners association and
only with the consent of a majority of the lot or unit buyers actually residing in the subdivision or condominium project.
b. The owner or developer cannot deny any person free access to any government office or public establishment located
within the subdivision or which may be reached only by passing through the subdivision.
c. The owner or developer of a subdivision without access to any existing public road or street must secure a right of way to
a public road or street and such right of way must be developed and maintained according to the requirement of the
government and authorities concerned.
d. The owner or developer of a subdivision project or condominium project shall initiate the organization of a home-owners
association among the buyers and residents of the projects for the purpose of promoting and protecting their mutual
interest and assist in their community development.
e. The owner or developer has the obligation to pay the real property taxes on the subdivision and condominium sold even
after the transfer of ownership to the buyers.
84. Under PD 957, what is the right of the buyer when the developer failed to develop the subdivision or condominium project
according to the approved plans and within the time limit for complying with the same?
a. The installment already paid by the buyer shall be forfeited in favor of the owner or developer.
b. The buyer may, after due notice to the owner or developer, desists from further payment and he may ask for the
reimbursement of the total amount paid including amortization interests but excluding delinquency interests, with interest
thereon at the legal rate.
c. The buyer has no right to ask for the reimbursement already paid.
d. The seller can automatically cancel the contract of sale because of the non-payment.
85. Under PD 957, the owner or developer shall deliver the title of the lot or unit to the buyer upon full payment of the lot or unit. What
fee can be collected by the owner/developer from the buyer?
a. Only those expenses required for the registration of the deed of sale in the Registry of
Deeds. b. All expenses of the contract of sale.
c. Expenses of the contract of sale and real property taxes during the pendency of payment.
86. Under PD 957 also known as Subdivision and Condominium buyer's Protective Decree, who shall pay the Real estate tax and
assessment on a lot or unit being developed before the passage of title to buyer?
a. Developer or owner of the project but with right of recourse for
reimbursement from the buyer.
b. Owner or developer without recourse for reimbursement from the buyer. c.
Buyer of the unit.
d. Developer and buyer equally.
87. As a general rule, all those who may oblige themselves may enter into a contract of sale. What is the status of a contract of sale
entered into by persons having absolute incapacity such as minors, insane or demented persons and deaf mutes who do not know
how to write with a capacitated person?
a. Voidable
b. Rescissible
c. Unenforceable
d. Null and void
88. What is the status of a contract of sale entered into by persons having absolute incapacity such as minors, insane or demented
persons and deaf mutes who do not know how to write with another incapacitated person?
a. Voidable
b. Rescissible
c. Unenforceable
d. Null and void
89. S, a capacitated person, sold to B, a minor, a chicken joy. May S demand from B the payment of the purchase price?
a. No because the contract of sale is voidable since B is an incapacitated person.
b. Yes because even the contract of sale is voidable ideally, the subject matter, food is a necessary. c.
Yes even the price is unreasonable.
d. No because the contract of sale is void.
90. As a general rule, what is the status of the contract of sale between a husband and wife?
a. Voidable because they are suffering from absolute incapacity.
b. Void because they are suffering from relative incapacity.
c. Rescissible if there is lesion.
d. Unenforceable if it is not in writing.
91. As an exception to the general rule, when may the husband and wife validly sell property to each other?
a. When an absolute separation of property was agreed upon in the marriage settlements.
b. When there has been a judicial separation of property under by virtue of decree of legal separation under Family Code. c.
Either A or B.
d. Neither A nor B.
92. A and B are legally married starting January 1, 2010. A sold in writing his specific car at a price of P 10,000 to B aner the latter
pointed a gun to A. What is the status of contract of sale?
a. Voidable
b. Void
c. Unenforceable
d. Rescissible
93. A and B are legally married and governed by property regime of complete separation. A sold in writing his specific car at a price of
P10,000 to B after the latter pointed a gun to A. What is the status of contract of sale? a. Voidable
b. Void
c. Unenforceable
d. Rescissible
94. Without the consent of the husband, the wife sold their car, a conjugal/community property to a third person. What is the status of
the contract of sale?
a. It is unenforceable subject to ratification.
b. It is voidable because of vitiation of consent.
c. It is rescissible because of lesion to the husband.
d. It is null and void because of lack of consent of husband but the contract constitutes a continuing offer to the husband.
95. The following persons are prohibited from acquiring by purchase, even at public or judicial auction, sales in legal redemption,
compromises or renunciation, except
a. The guardian, the property of the person or persons under his guardianship.
b. Agents, the property whose administration or sale may have been entrusted to them, unless the consent of the principal has
been given.
c. Executors and administrators, the property of the estate under their administration.
d. Public officers and employees, the property of the State or GOCC under their administration.
e. Justices, judges, prosecuting attorneys, clerks of court and other officers and employees connected with the administration of
justice, the property and rights in litigation.
f. Wife, the exclusive or capital property of his husband if there is judicial separation of property.
96. The following are the obligations of the vendor in a contract of sale, except
a. To deliver the determinate thing sold including the accessions and accessories in the condition in which they were upon the
perfection of the contract.
b. To warrant the thing sold against eviction and hidden defects and unregistered encumbrances.
c. To take care of the thing sold before delivery to the buyer with the diligence of a good father of a family or ordinary diligence
unless the law or the stipulation of the parties requires another standard of care.
d. To transfer the ownership of the thing sold at the time of the perfection of the contract of sale.
97. In a contract of sale, when is the ownership or title of the thing sold transferred from the seller to the buyer? a. Upon the perfection
of contract of sale.
b. Upon payment of the purchase price.
c. Upon actual or constructive delivery of the thing sold.
d. Upon execution of private instrument or private deed of sale.
98. In a contract of sale, may the parties agree that full payment of the price will be the act that transfers ownership from the seller to
the buyer?
a. No because it is contrary to Law on Sales.
b. Yes by reason of autonomy of contract.
c. No because it will be unfair to the buyer.
d. Yes but only if there is approval by the court.
99. It is a mode of acquiring ownership whereby the object of the contract is placed in the control and possession of the vendee, either
actually or constructively. It is the operative act that transfers ownership of the determinate thing from the seller to the buyer in a
contract of sale. a. Delivery either actual or constructive
b. Payment of purchase price
c. Perfection of contract
d. Execution of document
100. The following are the examples of constructive deliveries in a contract of sale, except
a. Traditio by legal formalities — When the same is made through a public document, the execution thereof shall be
equivalent to the delivery of the thing sold. It applies to both movable and immovable property.
b. Symbolic delivery (Traditio simbolica or Traditio clavium) — This is delivery that takes place by delivering the keys of
the place or depository where the movable is stored or kept.
c. Traditio longa manu — It is the delivery of a movable by mere consent or agreement of the parties if the thing cannot be
transferred to the possession of the vendee at the time of sale.
d. Traditio brevi manu — It is a delivery that takes place when the vendee is already in the possession of the thing sold even
before the sale and thereafter continues in possession thereof in the concept of an owner. It applies to movables only.
e. Traditio constitutum possessorium — It is a delivery that takes place when the vendor continues in possession of the thing
sold after the sale but in another capacity such as that of a lessee or depositary. It applies to both movable and immovable
property.
f. Tradition solvendi — It is a delivery that takes place by delay.
101. S and B entered into a contract of sale of a specific coconut. S and B pointed over that particular coconut. What type of constructive
delivery is present?
a. Traditio simbolica or clavium
b. Traditio longa manu
c. Traditio brevi manu
d. Traditio constitutum possessorium
102. S and B entered into a contract of sale of a specific watch. They executed a public instrument over the sale. What type of
constructive delivery is present?
a. Traditio simbolica or clavium
b. Traditio longa manu
c. Traditio brevi manu
d. Traditio by legal formalities
103. S and B entered into a contract of sale of a specific car. S delivered the key of the car to B. What type of constructive delivery is
present? a. Traditio simbolica or clavium
b. Traditio longa manu
c. Traditio brevi manu
d. Traditio by legal formalities
104. B rented the specific truck of S. After the end of the contract, S sold the property to B. As a result of sale, B continues to have
possession of the property. What type of constructive delivery is present?
a. Traditio simbolica or clavium
b. Traditio longa manu
c. Traditio brevi manu
d. Traditio constitutum possessorium
105. S sold his house and lot to B. After the sale, B leaseback the property to S. What type of constructive delivery is present? a. Traditio
simbolica or clavium
b. Traditio longa manu
c. Traditio brevi manu
d. Traditio constitutum possessorium
106. Intangible assets or incorporeal property cannot be the subject of actual or physical delivery. The following are the different modes
of constructive delivery of incorporeal property or intangible assets, except
a. By constructive tradition such as execution of public document.
b. By placing the certificate or tangible evidence of ownership in the possession of the vendee such as delivering certificate
evidencing the incorporeal property from the seller to the buyer.
c. Through the use by the buyer of the rights pertaining to incorporeal property with the consent of the seller.
d. Through pledging of the intellectual property by the pledgor to the pledgee.
107. In sale or return, when is the ownership of the goods transferred from seller to the buyer?
a. Upon payment of purchase price.
b. Upon delivery of the goods.
c. Upon approval by the buyer.
d. Upon return of the goods to the seller
108. In sale on trial/approval, the ownership of the goods is transferred from seller to the buyer under any of the following instances,
except
a. When the buyer signifies his approval or acceptance of the goods.
b. When the buyer does an act adopting the transaction.
c. When the buyer does not signify his approval or acceptance of the goods but retains the goods without giving notice of
rejection within the time fixed in the contract or within reasonable time, and such time has expired. d. When the goods are
delivered to the buyer.
109. On January 1, S delivered an electronic calculator to B under a sale or return arrangement. S gave B up to May 7 to return the
electronic calculator. Before May 7, the calculator was destroyed by fire. Should B pay for the purchase price?
a. No because B is not yet the owner of the calculator.
b. No because the calculator is destroyed through fortuitous event.
c. Yes because B becomes the owner of the calculator upon delivery.
d. Yes if the fire is due to the fault of B.
110. Using the same data in preceding number except the fact that the arrangement is a sale on trial or approval, should B pay the
purchase price?
a. No even if the fire is due to the fault of B.
b. Yes even if B signifies his approval before the fire.
c. No if B does not signify his approval before the fire because B is not yet the owner.
d. Yes because B becomes the owner of the calculator upon delivery.
111. When the goods are already delivered to the carrier or other bailee for purpose of transmission to the buyer, who owns the goods
after the receipt by the carrier or other bailee as a general rule?
a. Buyer
b. Seller
c. Carrier
d. Other bailee
112. When the goods are sold and delivered by a person who is not the owner thereof, what title is acquired by the buyer as a general
rule? a. He acquires no better title that the seller had.
b. He acquires a perfectly valid title.
c. He acquires a voidable title.
d. He acquires a rescissible title.
113. As a general rule, a non-owner seller cannot transfer ownership of the determine thing sold to the buyer in a contract of sale.
However, the following are the exceptional instances when a non-owner seller may transfer title of the determinate thing to the
buyer, except a. When the sale is made with authority or consent of the owner.
b. When the owner is precluded by his conduct from denying the seller's authority to sell.
c. When the sale is made under the provisions of any factor's acts, recording laws or any other provisions of law enabling the
apparent owner to dispose of the goods as if he were the true owner thereof.
d. When the sale is made under a statutory power of sale or under the order of court of competent jurisdiction.
e. When the purchase is made in a merchant's store, or in fairs, or markets.
f. When the sale of personal property is made by a thief or robber to a purchaser in good faith and for value.
114. S stole the ring of O and sold the same ring to B for P500 who does not have any knowledge that the ring was stolen. Which of the
following statements is correct?
a. B acquires title to the ring if he is a purchaser in good faith.
b. O cannot recover the ring from B if he will not reimburse B for P500.
c. O can recover the ring from B even if he will not reimburse B for P500.
d. B will acquire title to the ring if he will not be prosecuted
115. Using the same data in preceding number but assuming B was able to purchase the stolen ring at a public sale in good faith for
P1,000.
Which statements is correct?
a. O cannot recover the ring from B even he is willing to reimburse B for P1,000.
b. O can recover the ring from B but he must reimburse B for P1,000.
c. B cannot obtain good title from the goods even if he is in good faith.
d. B will have better right than O in any instances.
116. Using the same data in preceding number and suppose the ring found its way in a jewelry store and it was from that jewelry store
that B bought the ring in good faith. Which of the following statements is true?
a. O can recover the ring from B upon payment of purchase price.
b. B does not acquire title over the ring because it was stolen.
c. B acquires title to the ring because the purchase is made from a merchant's store, fair or market. d. O has better title over the
ring as against B.
117. Lebron is the registered owner of a vacant lot. Kevin stole the certificate of title of the registered lot of Lebron and through
connivance with a notary public, he was able to execute a notarized deed of sale through forging the signature of Lebron. With
connivance with a Registry of Deeds, Kevin was able to transfer the title of the lot to his name. Afterwards. Kevin sold the said lot
to Carmelo who acquired the said lot after inspecting the title and the vacant lot. Carmelo is a purchaser in good faith and for value.
Which of the following statements is correct?
a. The contract of sale between Kevin and Carmelo is void because it is the product of a previous void contract.
b. Lebron can recover the land from Carmelo because the title acquired by Carmelo is that of a thief even without reimbursing
Carmelo.
c. Lebron can recover the land from Carmelo provided he will reimburse him for the price Camelo paid.
d. Lebron cannot recover the land from Carmelo because a forged document or deed of sale, in case of registered lot, can be a
root of a valid title if the title is already in the hand of a purchaser for value and in good faith.
118. Manny. a Filipino, sold his private land to Ippo, a Japanese national. The contract of sale has already been executed. Which of the
following statements is correct?
a. The contract of sale is void because it is violative of Constitutional provision against ownership of private land by foreigners.
Therefore, Manny cannot ask for declaration of nullity because of principle of pari delicto.
b. The contract of sale is unenforceable because it is violative of Constitutional provision against ownership of private land by
foreigners.
c. Ownership of the land will transfer to Ippon and the contracts can no longer be avoided since the contract is already executed.
d. Manny can still recover the land by filing an action for declaration of nullity because the principle of pari delicto is not
applicable in the case since it will frustrate the state policy to reserve the land to Filipinos.
119. Naruto, a Filipino. sold his private land to Hinata, a Japanese national. Afterwards, Hinata sold the said private land to Kakashi, a
Filipino. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Both contracts of sale are subject to declaration of nullity because they are violative of Constitutional provision against
ownership of private land by foreigners.
b. Both contracts of sale are unenforceable because they are violative of Constitutional provision against ownership of private
land by foreigners.
c. Ownership of the land will transfer to Kakashi and the contracts cannot be avoided since the land is finally with a Filipino.
d. The second contract of sale is void because it is the product of the first contract of sale.
120. S, a minor of 17 years, sold his watch for P1,500.00 to B, 30 years old. The guardian of S was not aware of the sale; hence, no
action for annulment has yet been filed. Subsequently, B sold the watch to T, who acquired it in good faith. Which of the following
statements is correct?
a. T acquires no title to the watch because the seller's title is voidable.
b. T acquires good title to the watch even if he buys it in bad faith.
c. T acquires good title to the watch even if the voidable title of the seller has been avoided before the time of sale as long as T
acquires the watch in good faith, for value and without notice of seller's defect of title.
d. T acquires good title to the watch even if the seller's title is voidable provided the same has not been avoided at the time of sale
and T acquires the watch in good faith, for value and without notice of seller's defect of title.
121. The following are the rules on the place of delivery of the goods in a contract of sale, except a. Place stipulated in the contract.
b. In case there is no stipulation as to the place of delivery, place fixed by usage or trade.
c. In the absence of a and b, the seller's place of business if he has one; if none, the seller's place of residence.
d. In the case of specific goods, the place where the goods are located at the time of perfection of contract of sale.
e. In the absence of a and b, the buyer's place of business if he has one; if none, the buyer's place of residence.
122. In case the time for the delivery of goods is not stipulated, what is the time for its delivery? a. At the end of the month.
b. At the end of the year.
c. At the end of the day.
d. Within reasonable time from the execution of the contract.
123. In the absence of stipulation to the contrary, who shall bear the expenses of delivery and incidental expenses to putting the goods
into a deliverable state?
a. Buyer and Seller equally
b. Seller
c. Buyer
d. Government
124. As a general rule, the seller shall deliver the thing sold upon perfection of contract of sale. The following are the instances when a
vendor is not bound to deliver the thing sold even after the perfection of contract of sale, except
a. If the vendee/buyer has not paid him the price.
b. If no period for payment of the price has been fixed in the contract.
c. If the vendee/buyer loses the right to make use of the period such as becoming insolvent.
d. If a period has been fixed for the payment of the price.
125. What are the rights of the buyer when the quantity or quality of goods delivered is different from that which the seller contracted to
sell? I. Reject the goods.
II. Accept the goods and pay the contract rate of the delivered goods. a. I
only
b. II only
c. Either I or II
d. Neither I nor II
126. When the quantity delivered is more than that which the parties agreed upon, the following are the rights of the buyer, except a.
Accept the goods agreed upon and reject the rest.
b. Accept the whole of the goods delivered and pay for them at the contract rate.
c. Reject the whole of the goods if they are indivisible.
d. Reject the whole of the goods if they are divisible.
127. When the seller delivers the goods agreed upon but are mixed with goods of different description, what are the rights of the buyer?
I. Accept the goods agreed upon and reject the rest, if the sale is divisible. II. Reject the whole of the goods, if the sale is
indivisible.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Neither I nor II
d. Either I or II
128. He is one who has not been paid or tendered the whole of the price or who has received a bill of exchange or other negotiable
instruments as conditional payment and the condition under which it was received has been broken by reason of the dishonor of the
instrument, the insolvency of the buyer, or otherwise. It includes an agent of the seller to whom the bill of lading has been indorsed,
or a consignor or agent who has himself paid, or is directly responsible for the price, or any other person who is in the position of a
seller. a. Unpaid seller
b. Unsatisfied buyer
c. Satisfied seller
d. Satisfied buyer
129. The following are the rights of the unpaid seller, except
a. Possessory lien, or a lien on the goods or right to retain the goods while he is in possession of them. b.
Right of stoppage in transitu.
c. Right of resale.
d. Right to rescind the sale.
e. Right to declare the sale null and void.
130. The following are the grounds for the exercise by the unpaid seller of his possessory lien or right to retain the goods, except
a. Where the goods have been sold without any stipulation as to credit.
b. Where the goods have been sold on credit, but the credit term has expired.
c. Where the buyer is insolvent.
d. Where the goods have been sold on credit or on account and the credit term has not yet expired.
131. The unpaid seller loses his right to possessory lien on the goods in the following cases or these are the instances when the unpaid
seller can no longer exercise his right to retain the goods, except
a. When the seller delivers the goods to a carrier or other bailee for the purpose of transmission to the buyer without reserving
the ownership in the goods or the right to the possession thereof.
b. When the buyer or his agent lawfully obtains possession of the goods.
c. By waiver of the possessory lien.
d. When the seller obtains judgment or decree for the price of the goods.
132. It refers to the right of the unpaid seller to resume possession of the goods at any time while they are in transit, and he will them
become entitled to the goods as he would have had if he had never parted with the possession. This right is available after the
unpaid seller has parted with the possession of the goods and the buyer is or becomes insolvent.
a. Possessory lien, or a lien on the goods or right to retain them while he is in possession of them. b.
Right of stoppage in transitu.
c. Right of resale.
d. Right to rescind the sale.
133. What is the only ground before the unpaid seller may exercise his right in stoppage in transitu?
a. When the goods are perishable in nature
b. When the goods are sold without stipulation as to credit
c. When the buyer is or becomes insolvent
d. When the goods have been sold on credit but the term has expired
134. Right of stoppage in transitu is exercised by obtaining actual possession of the goods or by giving notice of his claim to the carrier
or other bailee in whose possession the goods are. The following are the effects of the exercise of right of stoppage in transitu,
except a. The goods are no longer in transit.
b. The contract of carriage ceases and the carrier shall be liable as depositary or other bailee.
c. The carrier must deliver the goods to or according to the instructions of the seller.
d. The carrier must deliver the goods to the buyer.
135. When notice of stoppage in transitu is given by the seller to the carrier, or other bailee in possession of the goods, he must redeliver
the goods to, or according to the directions of, the seller. Who shall pay for the expenses of the delivery? a. Seller
b. Buyer
c. Seller and buyer proportionately
d. Carrier
136. When are the goods still in transit which will allow the unpaid seller to exercise his right to stoppage in transitu?
I. From the time they are delivered to the carrier or other bailee for the purpose of transmission to the buyer, until the buyer or his
agent, takes delivery of them from such carrier or other bailee.
II. If the goods are rejected by the buyer, and the carrier or other bailee continues in possession of them, even if the seller has refused
to receive them back.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Neither I nor II
d. Either I or II
137. The following are the instances when goods are no longer in transit and therefore the unpaid seller can no longer exercise his right
of stoppage in transitu, except
a. If the buyer obtains delivery of the goods before arrival at the appointed destination.
b. If the carrier or other bailee acknowledges to the buyer or his agent, that he is holding the goods in his behalf, after arrival of
the goods at their appointed destination.
c. If the carrier or other bailee wrongfully refuses to deliver the goods to buyer or his agent.
d. If the goods are rejected by the buyer, and the carrier or other bailee continues in possession of them, even if the seller has
refused to receive them back.
138. The following are the grounds for the exercise of right of resale by the unpaid seller, except
a. The goods are of perishable nature.
b. The seller has expressly reserved the right to resell the goods in case the buyer should make default.
c. The buyer has been in default for an unreasonable time.
d. The buyer becomes insolvent.
139. The following are the requisites for right of resale to be available to an unpaid seller, except
a. The buyer has defaulted in the payment of the purchase price.
b. The seller has no right of lien nor has stopped the goods in transitu.
c. Title to the goods has passed on to the buyer.
d. The grounds must be those provided by law.
140. It is not essential to the validity of resale that notice of an intention to resell the goods be given by the seller to the original buyer.
When shall the giving of notice of an intention to resell be relevant in the exercise by the unpaid seller of right to resell? a. When
the goods are of perishable nature.
b. When the buyer becomes insolvent
c. When the seller has expressly reserved the right to resell the goods in case the buyer should make default.
d. When the buyer has been in default for an unreasonable time.
141. Where shall the reselling be made in case the unpaid seller exercises his right of resale? a. Public sale
b. Private sale
c. Either public sale or private sale
d. Neither public sale nor private sale
142. The unpaid seller is bound to exercise reasonable care and judgment in making the resale. He cannot, directly or indirectly, buy the
goods. The following are the effects of resale, except
a. The seller shall not be liable to the original buyer for the delivery of the goods.
b. The seller may recover damages from the original buyer for any loss occasioned by the breach of the contract of sale.
c. The original buyer shall be entitled for any profit made by such resale.
d. The new buyer acquires a good title against the original buyer.
143. The following are the requisites for right to rescind the sale to be available to an unpaid seller, except
a. The buyer has defaulted in the payment of the purchase price.
b. The seller has no right of lien nor has stopped the goods in transitu.
c. Title to the goods has passed on to the buyer.
d. The grounds must be: 1.) The seller has expressly reserved the right to rescind the sale in case the buyer should make default
or 2.) The buyer has been in default in the payment of the price for an unreasonable time.
144. The following are the effect of rescission of contract of sale by the unpaid seller, except
a. The seller shall not be liable to the buyer upon the contract of sale.
b. The seller may recover from the buyer damages for any loss occasioned by the breach of contract of sale. c.
The seller resumes ownership of the goods.
d. The buyer shall pay for the purchase price.
145. In a sale of real estate with a statement of its area at the rate of a certain price per unit of measure or number, the vendor shall
deliver the area mentioned in the contract of sale. What is the remedy of the buyer if the actual area is less than by an area less than
1/10 of that stated in the contract?
a. Ask for proportionate reduction in the price.
b. Ask for rescission of the contract of sale.
c. Either A or B
d. Ask for declaration of nullity of the contract of sale.
146. Using the same data in number 145, what is the remedy of the buyer if the actual area is less than by 1/10 or more of that stated in
the contract?
a. Ask for proportionate reduction in the price.
b. Ask for rescission of the contract of sale.
c. Either A or B
d. Ask for declaration of nullity of the contract of sale.
147. Using the same data in number 145, what is the remedy of the buyer if the actual area is more than that stated in the contract? I.
Accept the area stated in the contract and reject the rest.
II. Accept the whole area and pay for them at the contract rate.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Either I or II
d. Neither I nor II
148. Using the same data in number 145, what is the remedy of the buyer if the area is the same but a part of the immovable is not of the
same quality specified in the contract and the inferior value is 1/10 or less of the price agreed upon?
a. Ask for proportionate reduction in the price.
b. Ask for rescission of the contract of sale.
c. Either A or B
d. Ask for declaration of nullity of the contract of sale.
149. Using the same data in number 145, what is the remedy of the buyer if the area is the same but a part of the immovable is not of the
same quality specified in the contract and the inferior value is more than 1/10 of the price agreed upon?
a. Ask for proportionate reduction in the price.
b. Ask for rescission of the contract of sale.
c. Either A or B
d. Ask for declaration of nullity of the contract of sale.
150. In sale of real estate for a lump sum and not at the rate of a certain sum for a unit of measure or number, the vendor is bound to
deliver all that it is included within the boundaries stated in the contract although there be greater or less area or number than that
stated in the contract. What amount shall be paid by the vendee or buyer?
a. The lump sum stipulated in the contract with increase in the price if the area is greater than that stated in the contract
b. The lump sum stipulated in the contract with decrease in the price if the area is less than that stated in the contract.
c. The lump sum stipulated in the contract with no increase or decrease in the price although there be greater or less area or
number than that stated in the contract.
151. Using the same data in number 150, what is the remedy of the buyer if the vendor does not deliver the area within the boundaries in
the contract?
I. Ask for proportionate reduction in the price.
II. Rescind the contract
a. I only
b. II only
c. Neither I nor II
d. Either I or II
152. What is the prescriptive period available to the buyer for filing the legal action (action quanti minoris or action for cancellation)
regarding contract of sale of tot with lacking area or with poor quality?
a. 6 months from the date of delivery
b. 12 months from the date of delivery
c. 3 months from the date of delivery
d. I month from the date of delivery
153. The following are the requisites or elements of double sale, except
a. Two or more valid contracts of sale occurred.
b. Two or more contracts of sale must pertain to exactly the same subject matter.
c. Two or more buyers at odds over the rightful ownership of the subject matter must each represent conflicting interests.
d. Two or more buyers at odds over the rightful ownership of the subject matter must each have brought from the very same
seller.
e. Two or more buyers must have all fully paid the price of the contract of sale.
154. Which contract will be covered by the provision on rule on double sale?
a. Contract of sale
b. Contract to sell
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
155. In case of double sale of personal property, who among the buyers shall be preferred?
a. Person who first took possession, actually or constructively, of the property in good faith. b.
Person who has oldest title.
c. Person who has the latest title.
d. Person who first registered the property in good faith.
156. S sold his ring to B who told S that he would obtain delivery of the ring after 3 days. Before the third day, S sold the same ring to X
who immediately took physical possession of the ring. X was not aware of the previous sale to B. Who has a better right over the ring?
a. B because he has the Older title.
b. B because X has not registered the ring in good faith.
c. X because he first took possession of the ring in good faith.
d. X even if he took possession of the ring in bad faith.
157. S sold his watch to B in a public document. However, B informed S that he would obtain actual delivery of the watch after 3 days.
The day after the sale to B, S sold the same watch to X in a private document and X immediately took possession of the watch. X
was not aware of the sale to B. Who has a better right over the watch?
a. B because he has the older title.
b. B because he first took constructive possession of the watch in good faith.
c. X because he first took actual possession of the watch in good faith.
d. X because X has not registered the watch in good faith.
158. In case of double sale of registered or titled immovable property, who among the buyers shall be preferred?
a. Person who in good faith first registered the sale.
b. Person who first took possession in good faith.
c. Person who presents the oldest title in good faith.
d. Person who has the latest title.
159. On May 1, S sold his registered/titled lot to X. The deed of sale was in a private instrument. On May 3, S sold the same lot to Y in a
public instrument. On May 5, S sold again the said lot to Z in a public instrument. Z immediately registered the sale with Register
of Deeds on May 5. X took actual possession of the lot on May 6. X, Y and Z were not aware of the sale made to others. Who
among the buyers has the better right?
a. X because he first took actual possession in good faith.
b. X because he has the oldest title in good faith.
c. Y because he first took constructive possession in good faith.
d. Z because he is the first registrant in good faith.
160. Using the same data in number 158 but assuming Z is in bad faith, who has the better right?
a. Z because he is the first registrant in bad faith.
b. X because he first took actual possession in good faith.
c. X because he has the oldest title in good faith.
d. Y because he first took constructive possession in good faith.
161. Using the same data in number 158 but assuming Z and Y are in bad faith, who has the better right?
a. Z because he is the first registrant in bad faith.
b. X because he has the oldest title in good faith.
c. Y because he first took constructive possession in bad faith.
162. On March l. S sold his unregistered lot to X. The deed of sale was in a private instrument. On May 5, S sold again the said lot to Z
in a private instrument. Z immediately registered the sale with Register of Deeds on May 5. X took actual possession of the lot on
May 6. X and Z were not aware of the sale made to others. Who between the buyers has the better right?
a. X because he has the older title in good faith.
b. Z because he first took constructive possession in good faith.
c. Z because he is the first registrant in good faith.
163. The following are considered natural elements or implied warranties in a contract of sale, except a. Warranty against eviction
b. Warranty against hidden defects
c. Warranty against undeclared and non-apparent charge or encumbrance or servitude d.
Warranty for merchantability
e. Warranty for sale's talk or usual exaggeration in trade
164. The following are the effects if the suspensive condition in a contract of sale subject to a suspensive condition is not fulfilled,
except a. The other party may refuse to proceed with the contract of sale.
b. The non-performance of suspensive condition may be treated as a breach of warranty.
c. The other party may waive the performance of the suspensive condition.
d. The contract of sale is perfected if the condition which is not fulfilled is suspensive.
165. The following persons shall not be liable for breach of warranty in a contract of sale, except a. Sheriff
b. Auctioneer
c. Mortgagee
d. Pledgee
e. Seller
f. Other persons professing to sell by virtue of authority in fact or law.
166. It refers to the deprivation of the vendee of the whole or a part of the thing sold by virtue of a final judgment based on a right prior
to the sale or an act imputable to the vendor.
a. Breach of contract
b. Evasion of sentence
c. Eviction
d. Damages
167. The following are the requisites in order that the seller's warranty against eviction may be enforced, except
a. There must be a final judgment depriving the vendee of the whole or part of the thing sold.
b. The vendee must not appeal from the decision or judgment depriving him of the thing sold.
c. The deprivation is based on a right prior to the sale or an act imputable to the vendor.
d. The vendor must have been notified of the suit for eviction at the instance of the vendee.
e. The vendor must have acted in bad faith only.
168. When adverse possession of the thing subject of the contract of sale had been commenced before the sale but the acquisitive
prescriptive period is completed after the transfer to the buyer, is the vendor still liable to the buyer in case the buyer is evicted from
the property sold by virtue of acquisitive prescription?
a. The vendor is not liable for eviction.
b. The vendor shall always be liable for eviction.
c. The vendor is liable for eviction only if there is expressed warranty for eviction.
d. The vendor is liable for eviction even if there is no expressed warranty for eviction.
169. Which of the following are other instances when seller is liable for breach of warranty against eviction?
I. If the property is sold for non-payment of taxes due and not made known to the vendee before the sale.
II. In case of judicial sales unless otherwise decreed in the judgment. a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and I
d. Neither I nor II
170. Which stipulation exempting a vendor to answer for eviction is considered void?
a. Stipulation exempting a vendor from the obligation to answer for eviction even he is in good faith.
b. Stipulation exempting a vendor from the obligation to answer for eviction if he is in good faith.
c. Stipulation exempting a vendor from the obligation to answer for eviction if he acted in bad faith.
d. Stipulation exempting a vendor from the obligation to answer for eviction because it is contrary to public policy to waive a
natural element.
171. If there is stipulation exempting the vendor from the obligation to answer for eviction and the vendor acted in bad faith because he
had knowledge at the time of the sale of the existence of the fact, to what extent shall the vendor be liable to the vendee in case of
eviction?
I. Value of the thing at the time of eviction. II.
Income or fruits of the thing.
III. Cost of suit caused by eviction.
IV. Expenses of the contract if the vendee has paid them. V.
Damages, interests and ornamental expenses.
a. I, II and III
b. I, II, III and IV
c. I, III, IV and V
d. I, II, III, IV and V
172. It refers to the waiver of the warranty against eviction made by the buyer without the knowledge of the risk of eviction. Thus, the
seller remains to be liable in case of eviction because the buyer acted in good faith.
a. Waiver consciente
b. Waiver intencionada
c. Waiver sobrente
d. Waiver all una
173. It refers to the waiver of the warranty against eviction made by the buyer with the knowledge of the risk of eviction. Thus, the seller
is no longer liable in case of eviction because the buyer acted in bad faith.
a. Waiver consciente
b. Waiver intencionada
c. Waiver sobrente
d. Waiver alluna
174. In case of doubt or ambiguity, the waiver by the vendee/buyer of the warranty against eviction is presumed to be a. Waiver
consciente
b. Waiver intencionada
c. Waiver sobrente
d. Waiver alluna
175. If there is stipulation exempting the vendor from the obligation to answer for eviction and the vendor acted in good faith and the
waiver by vendee/buyer is without the knowledge of the risk of eviction also known as waiver consciente, what shall be the liability
of the vendor in case of eviction?
a. Vendor shall be liable for value of the things at the time of eviction plus income or fruits.
b. Vendor shall be liable for value of the things at the time of eviction.
c. Vendor shall be liable for value of the things, income or fruits and damages and interest.
d. Vendor shall not be liable for anything.
176. If there is stipulation exempting the vendor from the obligation to answer for eviction and the vendor acted in good faith and the
waiver by vendee/buyer is with the knowledge of the risk of eviction also known as waiver intencionada, what shall be the
liability of the vendor in case of eviction?
a. Vendor shall be liable for value of the things at the time of eviction plus income or fruits.
b. Vendor shall be liable for value of the things at the time of eviction.
c. Vendor shall be liable for value of the things, income or fruits and damages and interest.
d. Vendor shall not be liable for anything.
177. Where no warranty against eviction has been agreed upon or there was no stipulation exempting the vendor from liability and the
vendor acted in bad faith, to what extent shall the vendor be liable to the vendee in case of eviction? I. Value of the thing at the time
of eviction. II. Income or fruits of the thing.
III. Cost of suit caused by eviction.
IV. Expenses of the contract if the vendee has paid them. V.
Damages, interests and ornamental expenses.
a. I, II and III
b. I, II, III and IV
c. II, III, IV and V
d. I, II, III, IV and V
178. Where no warranty against eviction has been agreed upon or there was no stipulation exempting the vendor from liability and the
vendor acted in good faith, to what extent shall the vendor be liable to the vendee in case of eviction? I. Value of the thing at the
time of eviction. II. Income or fruits of the thing.
III. Cost of suit caused by eviction.
IV. Expenses of the contract if the vendee has paid them. V.
Damages, interests and ornamental expenses.
a. I, II and IIII
b. I, II, III and IV
c. II, III, IV and V
d. I, II, III, IV and V
179. What shall be the remedies of the buyer if the vendee loses, by reason of eviction, a part of the thing sold of such importance, in
relation to the whole, that he would not have bought it without said part?
I. Rescission of the contract
II. Enforcement of the vendor's liability for eviction
a. I only
b. II only
c. Either I or II
d. Neither I nor II
180. It is an encumbrance imposed upon an immovable for the benefit of another immovable belonging to a different owner. a. Easement
or servitude
b. Mortgage
c. Pledge
d. Lien
181. The following are the requisites for vendor's liability should the immovable sold be encumbered with easement or servitude, except
a. The easement must be non-apparent or hidden.
b. It must not have been mentioned in the agreement.
c. It must be of such nature that it must be presumed that the vendee would not have acquired the immovable had he been aware
thereof.
d. It must be registered.
182. What is the prescriptive period for the warranty against hidden or non-apparent burden, encumbrances or servitude on immovable?
a. 6 months from the execution of deed of sale or discovery of encumbrance or burden
b. 40 days from the execution of deed of sale or discovery of encumbrance or burden
c. 1 year from the execution of deed of sale or discovery of encumbrance or burden
d. 3 days from the execution of deed of sale or discovery of encumbrance or burden
183. What are the remedies of the buyer should the immovable sold be encumbered with any non-apparent easement or servitude within
one year from the execution of the deed of sale?
I. Rescission of the contract of sale.
II. Indemnification for damages.
a. I only
b. II only
c. Either I or II
d. Neither I nor II
184. What are the remedies of the buyer should the immovable sold be encumbered with any non-apparent easement or servitude within
one year from the discovery of burden or servitude if the one-year period from the execution of deed of sale has already lapsed? I.
Rescission of the contract of sale.
II. Indemnification for damages within one year from discovery of easement. a. I
only
b. II only
c. Either I or II
d. Neither I nor Il
186. In case of breach of warranty for merchantability committed by the seller, the buyer may, at his election bring any of the following
alternative actions, except
a. Accept or keep the goods and set up against the seller the breach of warranty by way of recoupment or diminution or
extinction of the price.
b. Accept or keep the goods and maintain an action against the seller for damages for breach of warranty.
c. Refuse to accept the goods, and maintain an action against the seller for damages for breach of warranty.
d. Rescind the sale and refuse to receive the goods or if the goods have already received, return them or Offer to return them to
the seller and recover the price of any part thereof which has been paid.
e. Ask for annulment of the contract of sale plus damages.
187. The following are the requisites for enforcement of vendor's liability against hidden defects, except
a. The defect must exist after the date of sale.
b. The defect must be hidden.
c. The defect must render the thing unfit for the use for which it is intended or diminishes its fitness for such use to such
an extent that had the vendee been aware thereof, he would not have acquired it or would have given a lower price for it.
d. The action to enforce it must be made within the period provided by law.
188. Which of the following statements concerning liability of vendor for hidden defects is incorrect?
a. The vendor shall be liable to the vendee for any hidden faults or defects in the thing sold, even though he was not aware
thereof.
b. The vendor shall not be liable if there is a stipulation exempting him from such defects and he was not aware thereof.
c. The vendor shall be liable to the vendee for any hidden faults or defects in the thing sold only if he was aware thereof.
d. The vendor shall be liable for hidden defects even there is stipulation exempting him from such defects if he was aware
thereof.
189. This is one of the two remedies of the vendee in case of breach of warranties against hidden defects, of merchantability, of
merchantable quality or fitness for a particular purpose. It refers to the withdrawal from the contract or rescission. a. Accion quanti
minoris
b. Accion redhibitoria
c. Accion pauliana
d. Accion subrogatoria
190. This is one of the two remedies of the vendee in case of breach of warranties against hidden defects, of merchantability, of
merchantable quality or fitness for a particular purpose. It refers to demanding a proportionate reduction in the price. a. Accion
quanti minoris
b. Accion redhibitoria
c. Accion pauliana
d. Accion subrogatoria
191. When the thing sold and delivered to buyer contains hidden defect and there is no waiver of the warranty against hidden defect,
when shall the seller be liable for the loss of the thing sold with hidden defect?
a. The seller shall only be liable if the reason of the loss is the hidden defect.
b. The seller shall only be liable if the reason of the loss is a fortuitous event.
c. The seller shall only be liable if the reason of the loss is the fault of buyer.
d. The seller shall be liable regardless of the reason of the loss.
192. What shall be the extent of liability of the vendor in case of loss of the thing with hidden defects wherein the vendor was aware of
the defect and the cause of the loss is the defect?
a. Return the price, refund the expenses of the contract and pay damages.
b. Return the price and refund expenses of the contract.
c. Return the price, refund the expenses of the contract and pay interest of the price. d. Return the price.
193. What shall be the extent of liability of the vendor in case of loss of the thing with hidden defects wherein the vendor was not aware
of the defects and the cause of the loss is the defect?
a. Return the price, refund the expenses of the contract and pay damages.
b. Return the price and refund expenses of the contract.
c. Return the price, refund the expenses of the contract and pay interest of the price. d. Return the price.
194. What shall be the extent of liability of the vendor in case of loss of the thing with hidden defects wherein the vendor was aware of
the defect and the cause of the loss is a fortuitous event or the fault of the vendee?
a. To return the price paid and to pay damages.
b. To return the price paid less the value of the thing at the time of loss and to pay damages.
c. To return the price paid less the value of the thing at the time of loss.
d. To pay damages.
195. What shall be the extent of liability of the vendor in case of loss of the thing with hidden defects wherein the vendor was not aware
of the defect and the cause of the loss is a fortuitous event or the fault of the vendee?
a. To return the price paid and to pay damages.
b. To return the price paid less the value of the thing at the time of loss and to pay damages.
c. To return the price paid less the value of the thing at the time of loss.
d. To pay damages.
196. What is the prescriptive period of the accion redhibitoria, accion quanti minoris or all other actions to enforce the seller's liability
for hidden defect?
a. 1 year from the delivery of the thing sold
b. 1 month from the delivery of the thing sold
c. 6 months from the delivery of the thing sold
d. 3 months from the delivery of the thing sold
197. It refers to a defect in an animal and it is of such nature that expert knowledge, even after a professional inspection has been made,
is not sufficient to discover it.
a. Hidden defect
b. Apparent defect
c. Known defect
d. Redhibitory defect
198. If two or more animals are sold together, whether for a lump sum or for a separate price for each of them, the redhibitory defect of
one shall only give rise to its redhibition. What are the remedies of the buyer? I. Accion redhibitoria over the defective animal.
II. Accion quanti minoris over the defective animal
a. I only
b. II only
c. Neither I nor II
d. Either I or II
199. If the redhibitory defect of one animal shall give rise to the redhibition of all the animals sold, including the sound one, what shall
be the remedy of the buyer?
I. Acction redhibitoria for all the animals
II. Accion quanti minoris over the defective animal
I only
II only
a.
b.
c.
d.
Neither I nor II
Either I or II
200. What is the prescriptive period of redhibitory action in case of sale of animal with redhibitory defect?
a. 30 days from the delivery of animal to the vendee.
b. 20 days from delivery of animal to the vendee.
c. 40 days from delivery of animal to the vendee.
d. 10 days from delivery of animal to the vendee.
201. In which of the following sale of animals will there be no warranty for hidden defects? a. Sale of animals at fairs
b. Sale of animal at public auctions
c. Sale of live stocks as condemned
d. Any of the above
202. What is the status of the contract of sale when the animals are suffering from contagious diseases or when the animals are found to
be unfit for the use or service for which they were acquired as stated in the contract? a. Void
b. Voidable
c. Rescissible
d. Unenforceable
203. The following are the requisites in order for the vendor to be liable in case the animal dies of disease, except a. The disease exists
at the time of sale.
b. The disease is the cause of death of the animal.
c. The animal dies within 3 days from time of purchase.
d. The disease is redhibitory.
204. The vendee has the obligation to accept the delivery of the thing sold. The following are the instances when the buyer is deemed to
have accepted the goods, except
a. When he intimates to the seller that he is accepting them.
b. When he does an act in relation to the goods which is inconsistent with the ownership of the seller.
c. When he pays the purchase price.
d. When he retains the goods after the lapse of a reasonable time without intimating to the seller that he has rejected them.
205. May the seller compel the buyer to accept delivery of goods in installments?
a. No, as a general rule, unless there is a stipulation for installment
delivery. b. No under all instances.
c. Yes, as a general rule, unless there is a stipulation to the contrary.
d. Yes under all instances.
206. If there is stipulation for installment delivery, and the seller makes defective deliveries in respect of one or more installments, or
the buyer neglects or refuses without just cause to take delivery of or pay one or more installments, what are the remedies of
injured party? I. Refuse to proceed with the contract and sue for damages for breach of the entire contract. II. Claim compensation
for damages if the breach is severable.
a. Either or II
b. Neither I nor II
c. I only
d. II only
207. May the buyer examine the goods before accepting them?
a. No, as a general rule, unless there is a stipulation for examination.
b. No under all instances.
c. Yes, as a general rule, unless the exceptional cases apply.
d. Yes under all instances.
208. The following are the exceptional instances when the buyer cannot examine the goods before accepting them, except
a. When there is an agreement that the buyer cannot examine the goods before accepting them.
b. When there is stipulation that the goods shall not be delivered to the buyer until he has paid the price.
c. When the goods are marked with the words collect on delivery.
d. When the usage of trade permits examination.
209. The following are the effects when the buyer refuses to accept delivery and the refusal is justified such as when the quantity is not
complete or the goods being delivered are different from that stipulated, except
a.
b.
c.
d.
Buyer has no duty to return goods to the seller unless otherwise agreed.
Title to the goods passes to the buyer
The buyer shall not be obliged to pay the price.
If the buyer constitutes himself as depositary of the goods, he shall be liable as such.
210. The following are the effects when the buyer refuses to accept delivery and the refusal is unjustified, except
a. Title to the goods passes to the buyer from the moment the goods are placed at his disposal. b.
The buyer shall be obliged to pay the price.
c. The seller may consign or deposit the determinate thing to the court after valid tender of payment to the buyer. d.
The buyer shall be considered a depositary.
211. The vendee has the obligation to pay the price of the thing. The time and place of payment of the price shall be that which is
stipulated.
In the absence of stipulation, when and where shall the payment of price be made?
a. At the end of the month and at the residence of the seller.
b. At the perfection of the contract and at the residence of the seller.
c. At the time and place of delivery of the thing.
212. As a general rule, the buyer is not liable to pay interest aner the delivery of the goods despite nonpayment of the price. The
following are the instances wherein the buyer shall pay interest for the period between the delivery of the thing and the payment of
the price, except
a. If there is written stipulation or agreement for payment of interest and if the rate is not provided, it should be 12% before July
I ,2013 and 6% afterwards.
b. If the thing sold produces fruits or income.
c. If the buyer is in default, from the time of judicial or extrajudicial demand for the payment of the purchase price. d. If the
seller is in default in accepting payment.
213. The following are the grounds for the suspension of the payment of the price by the vendee, except
a. Disturbance in the vendee's possession or ownership of the thing purchased.
b. Reasonable grounds to fear such disturbance, by a vindicatory action or foreclosure of mortgage.
c. Loss of the thing due to the fault of the vendee.
214. The following are the instances wherein the right to suspend payment is not available, except
a. If the vendor gives security for the return of the price.
b. If there are reasonable grounds to fear disturbance in the vendee's possession or ownership.
c. If it has been stipulated that the vendee shall pay the price notwithstanding the existence of disturbance or danger. d. If the
disturbance is a mere act of trespass.
215. When shall the vendor be entitled or allowed to sue for immediate rescission of the contract of sale of immovable?
a. If there are reasonable grounds to fear the loss of the immovable property sold and its price.
b. If there are reasonable grounds to fear the loss of the immovable property sold.
c. If there are reasonable grounds to fear the loss of the price.
216. In case there is reasonable ground to fear the loss of the immovable property or its price in a contract of sale of immovable, what
shall be the remedy of vendor?
a. Exact fulfillment of the contract with damages only.
b. Rescission of the contract with damages only.
c. Immediate rescission of the contract.
d. Exact fulfillment of the contract with damages or rescission of the contract with damages
217. This agreement is considered void as it is against law and public policy. It refers to an agreement between the vendor and the
vendee in the sale of an immovable that rescission of the contract shall of right take place if the vendee fails to pay the price at the
time agreed upon.
a. Pactum commissorium
b. Pacto de retro sale
c. Pactum agentum
d. Pacto solidarium
218. May the buyer of an immovable still pay the purchase price aner his default in the maturity date if the contract of sale stipulates
that rescission of the contract shall of right take place if the buyer fails to pay the price at the time agreed upon?
a. Yes provided the payment is before the demand for rescission judicially or by notarial act by the seller.
b. No because the contract provides that rescission shall of right take place.
a.
b.
c.
d.
c. Yes even if the contract is cancelled by final judgment.
d. No because the buyer is already guilty of delay.
219. Which of the following are the grounds for immediate rescission of the sale of a movable at vendor's option? I. If at the time of the
delivery of the thing, the vendee does not appear to receive the thing.
II. If at the time of the delivery of the thing, the vendee having appeared, does not pay the price, unless a longer period is stipulated
for its payment.
I only
II only
Either I or II
Neither I nor II
a.
b.
c.
d.
220. The following are the actions or remedies by the seller for breach of contract of sale of goods committed by the buyer, except
a. Maintain an action for the price of the goods if the buyer wrongfully neglects or refuses to pay.
b. Maintain an action for damages if the buyer wrongfully neglects or refuses to accept and pay for the goods.
c. Rescind the contract if the buyer has repudiated the sale or manifested his inability to perform his obligation or has
committed a breach of contract, where the goods have not been delivered to buyer.
d. Ask for declaration of nullity of the contract of sale.
221. What action shall be filed by the buyer if the seller has breached the contract to deliver specific or ascertained goods? a. Bring an
action for declaration of nullity of contract.
b. Bring an action for specific performance plus damages.
c. Bring an action for annulment of contract.
d. Bring an action for rescission of contract.
222. The following are the modes for extinguishment of contract of sale, except
a. No-co-Me-Re-Pa-Lo-Pre-Re-Ful-An
b. Cancellation of sale of personal property payable in installments
c. Resale of the goods by the unpaid seller
d. Rescission of the sale by the unpaid seller
e. Rescission by the buyer in case of partial eviction
f. Rescission by the buyer in case of breach of warranty against hidden defects
g. Rescission by the buyer of sale of animals with redhibitory defects
h. Rescission by the buyer of sale of land with non-apparent servitude or encumbrance
i. Rescission by the buyer of sale of land with lacking area or area with poor quality
j. By redemption, whether conventional redemption or legal redemption
k. Fulfillment of suspensive condition or arrival of suspensive period in a contract of sale
223. This type of redemption occurs when the vendor reserved the right to repurchase the thing sold with the obligation to return to the
vendee the price of the sale, expenses of the contract and necessary and useful expenses made on the thing sold and to comply
with other stipulations which may have been agreed upon. This is applicable in a contract of pacto de retro sale or sale with a right
to repurchase.
a. Legal redemption
b. Conventional redemption
c. Redemption by operation of law
d. Judicial redemption
224. If no period is stated in the agreement for the exercise of right of redemption in pacto de retro sale of immovable, what is the
prescriptive period of the right?
a. 5 years from the date of the contract.
b. 4 years from the date of the contract.
c. 10 years from the date of the contract.
d. 3 years from the date of the contract.
225. If a period is stated in the agreement for the exercise of right of redemption in pacto de retro sale of immovable, what is the
maximum prescriptive period allowed by the law?
a. 5 years from the date of the contract.
b. 4 years from the date of the contract.
c. 10 years from the date of the contract.
d. 20 years from the date of the contract.
226. If a period less than 10 years is stated in the agreement for the exercise of right of redemption in pacto de retro sale of immovable,
what is the period of the right?
a. 5 years from the date of the contract.
b. 4 years from the date of the contract.
c. 10 years from the date of the contract.
d. The period stated in the agreement.
227. If judgment has been rendered by court declaring the contract to be pacto de retro sale of immovable instead of equitable
mortgage, what is the period of redemption allowed to the vendor a retro?
a. 5 years from the rendition of judgment
b. 4 years from the rendition of judgment
c. 10 years from the rendition of judgment
d. 30 days from the rendition of judgment
228. In a pacto de retro sale, the following are the persons against whom the right of repurchase may be exercised, except a. Against
the vendee a retro or original vendee.
b. Against the several heirs of the vendee a retro for each heir's share.
c. Against one heir of the vendee a retro for the whole property.
d. Against every possessor whose right is derived from the vendee a retro even if no mention has made in the second contract of
the right to repurchase and even if the right to repurchase is not recorded in the Registry of Property meaning against a
purchase in good faith and for value.
229. A co-owner sold his share in an undivided immovable which is essentially indivisible under pacto de retro sale to a third person
who subsequently acquires the whole thereof. Which is true?
a. Such seller a retro may be compelled by the buyer to redeem the whole property, if the forrner wishes to
make use of the right of redemption,
b. Such seller a retro may compel the buyer to agree to the partial redemption of the immovable property. c.
Both A and B.
d. Neither A nor B
230. If several persons or co-owners, jointly and in the same contract, should sell an undivided immovable with a right of
repurchase, which is true?
a. None of the co-owners may exercise their right to repurchase for more than their respective shares.
b. The buyer a retro may demand that the co-owners come to come to an agreement upon the repurchase of the whole thing, and if
they fail to do so, the buyer a retro cannot be compelled to consent to a partial redemption. c. Both A and B.
d. Neither A nor B.
231. A person sold his immovable property to another person under pacto de retro sale. If that seller a retro left several heirs, which is
true?
a. None of the heirs may exercise their inherited right to repurchase for more than their respective shares.
b. The buyer a retro may demand that the heirs come to come to an agreement upon the repurchase of the whole thing. and if
they fail to do so, the buyer a retro cannot be compelled to consent to a partial redemption. c. Both A and B.
d. Neither A nor B.
232. Co-owners sold an undivided immovable to a single buyer in separate documents under pacto de retro sale. Which is true?
a. The buyer a retro may demand that the heirs come to come to an agreement upon the repurchase of the whole thing, and if
they fail to do so, the buyer a retro cannot be compelled to consent to a partial redemption.
b. Each one of the co-owners may independently exercise the right of repurchase as regards his own share, and the buyer a retro
cannot compel him to redeem the whole property.
c. Both A and B.
d. Neither A nor B.
233. In the exercise of the right of redemption or repurchase, what amount shall be paid by the vendor a retro to the vendee a retro? a.
Price of the sale only
b. Expenses of the contract and other legitimate payments by reason of the sale only
c. Necessary and useful expenses made on the thing sold only
d. All of the above
234. If at the time of the execution of the pacto de retro sale there should be on the land, visible or growing fruits, who shall be entitled
to those fruits which still exist at the time of redemption by vendor a retro?
a. It shall inure to the benefit of the vendor a retro/redemptioner if no indemnity was paid by the vendee a retro when the pacto
de retro sale was executed.
b. The vendor a retro/redemptioner shall reimburse the amount of the fruits to the vendee a retro.
c. The fruits shall be prorated to the vendor a retro and vendee a retro based on the prorated period of possession.
d. It shall inure to the benefit of the vendee a retro considering that he has previously obtained possession of the goods.
235. If at the time of the execution of the pacto de retro sale there should be no fruits on the land, who shall be entitled to those fruits
which still exist at the time of redemption by vendor a retro?
a. It shall inure to the benefit of the vendor a retro/redemptioner if no indemnity was paid by the vendee a retro when the pacto
de retro sale was executed.
b. The vendor a retro/redemptioner shall reimburse the amount of the fruits to the vendee a retro.
c. The fruits shall be prorated to the vendor a retro and vendee a retro based on the prorated period of possession.
d. It shall inure to the benefit of the vendee a retro considering that he has previously obtained possession of the goods.
236. Who among the following may use the right of redemption in a pacto de retro sale?
I. Vendor a retro or his heirs or assignees
II. Creditor of the vendor after he has exhausted the property of the vendor by virtue of action subrogatoria a.
I only
b. II only
c. Either I or II
d. Neither I nor II
237. This type of redemption is the right to be subrogated upon the same terms and conditions stipulated in the contract, in the place of
one who acquires a thing by purchase, or dation in payment, or by any other transaction whereby the ownership is transmitted by
onerous title. This refers to the right of a person to repurchase the property transferred by another person by onerous title from the
third person in those exceptional instances allowed by law such as right of repurchase by a co-owner, adjoining rural lot owner or
adjoining urban lot owner.
a. Legal redemption
b. Conventional redemption
c. Voluntary
d. Judicial redemption
238. It refers to the right of adjoining urban land owner to be given the first opportunity to purchase a piece of urban land about to be
resold which is so small and so situated that a major portion thereof cannot be used for any practical purpose within a reasonable
time, having been bought merely for speculation.
a. Right of legal redemption
b. Right of legal pre-emption
c. Right of first refusal
d. Right of legal repurchase
239. The following are the three instances of legal redemption. Which of the following pertains to legal preemption?
a. A co-owner of a thing may exercise the right of redemption in case the shares of all the other co-owners or of any of them,
are sold to a third person.
b. If a piece of rural land not exceeding one hectare is alienated, the adjoining owner shall have the right of legal redemption
unless the grantee does not own any rural land.
c. If a small piece of urban land which was bought for speculation has been resold, the owner of the adjoining land has a right
of redemption at a reasonable price.
d. If a small piece of urban land is about to be resold, the adjoining owner shall be given the right to buy the property before it
is offered to other.
240. In case there are two or more co-owners who want to exercise the right of legal redemption for a share in the land sold by a co-
owner to a third person, who shall be given the right?
a. All the remaining co-owners on the basis of proportionate share.
b. The first co-owner who want to exercise the right.
c. The co-owner with the smallest share.
d. The co-owner whose intended use of the land in question appears best justified.
241. In case there are two or more co-owners who want to exercise the right of legal redemption for a share in the land sold by a co-
owner to another co-owner, who shall be given the right?
a. All the remaining co-owners on the basis of proportionate share.
b. The first co-owner who want to exercise the right.
c. The co-owner with the smallest share.
d. None of them.
242. In case of legal redemption whereby a co-owner and adjoining rural or urban land owner is present, who shall be preferred in the
exercise of redemption?
a. Co-owner
b. Adjoining rural land owner
c. Adjoining urban land owner
d. Owner with the smallest area
243. A rural land owner sold his land not exceeding 1 hectare (10,000 sqm) to another person who owns any other rural land. There are
two or more adjacent rural land owners who intend to exercise their right of legal redemption. Who shall be preferred? a. The
adjacent rural land owner with smaller area of lot.
b. The adjacent rural land owner with larger area of lot
c. The adjacent rural land owner whose intended use of the land in question appears best justified.
d. The adjacent rural land owner which offers the largest amount.
244. An urban land owner sold a piece of land which is so small and so situated that a major portion thereof cannot be used for any
practical purpose within a reasonable time, having been bought merely for speculation. There are two or more adjacent urban land
owners who intend to exercise their right of legal redemption. Who shall be preferred?
a. The adjacent urban land owner with smaller area of lot.
b. The adjacent urban land owner with larger area of lot
c. The adjacent urban land owner whose intended use of the land in question appears best justified.
d. The adjacent urban land owner which offers the largest amount.
245. What is the period for the exercise of the right of legal redemption or legal pre-emption by the co-owner, adjoining rural or urban
land owner?
a. Within 30 days from the notice given by the prospective vendor or vendor.
b. Within 60 days from the notice given by the prospective vendor or vendor.
c. Within 90 days from the notice given by the prospective vendor or vendor.
d. Within 1 year from the notice given by the prospective vendor or vendor.
246. In which of the following instances of legal redemption is right of legal pre-emption available?
a. To an adjacent rural land owner when a rural land owner sold his land not exceeding 1 hectare (10,000 sqm) to another
person who owns any rural land.
b. To the co-owner when the co-owner sold a portion of the co-owned property.
c. To an adjacent urban land owner when an urban land owner sold a piece of land which is so small so small and so situated
that a major portion thereof cannot be used for any practical purpose within a reasonable time, having been bought merely for
speculation.
d. Any of the above.
247. It is a contract which though lacking in formalities nevertheless shows the real intention of the parties to create a specific property
to secure the performance of an obligation.
a. Contract of sale
b. Real estate mortgage
c. Chattel mortgage
d. Equitable mortgage
248. The following are the instances wherein a contract of sale with a right to repurchase and other contract purporting to be an
absolute sale shall be presumed to be an equitable mortgage, except
a. When the price of a sale with a right to repurchase is unusually inadequate
b. When the vendor remains in possession as lessee or otherwise
c. When the period for the exercise of the right of repurchase is extended
d. When the purchaser retains for himself part of the purchase price
e. When the vendor binds himself to pay the real property taxes on the thing sold
f. When the real intention of the parties is that the transaction shall secure the payment of a debt or the performance of any
other obligation
g. When the buyer filed an action for exact fulfillment to collect the balance of the price
249. In case of doubt in construing a contract which has the characteristics of both sale with right to repurchase and an equitable
mortgage, what shall be the general construction of the contract?
a. Absolute sale
b. Pacto de retro sale
c. Equitable mortgage
d. Lease
250. What shall be the remedy of the injured party in cases of contracts presumed to be an equitable mortgage? a. Ask for rescission of
contract.
b. Ask for annulment of contract.
c. Ask for declaration of nullity of the contract.
d. Ask for reformation of the instrument.
251. It is a contract whereby a person transfers his credit, right or action against a third person to another person for a consideration
which is certain in money or its equivalent.
a. Contract of sale
b. Assignment of credits
c. Contract of agency
d. Negotiation
254. What is the formality required by law for assignment of credit involving real property to bind third persons? a. It must be in
writing.
b. It must be in a public instrument.
c. It must be recorded in chattel mortgage registry.
d. It must be recorded in the Registry of Property
255. UST sold its accounts receivable worth PIM from its students to BPI for P900,000. The students paid UST in the amount of P1M.
What is the effect of payment?
a. The students are released from the obligation if they pay UST before the knowledge of the assignment. b.
The students must still pay BPI the amount of PIM.
c. BPI can no longer recover the P1M from UST.
d. The basis of liability of UST to BPI is quasi-delict.
256. The following are the warranties of the (assignor) vendor in good faith in assignment of credits except a. Existence of the credit at
the time of sale
b. Legality of the credit at the time of sale
c. Solvency of the debtor at the time of sale
257. As a general rule, the assignor of credits is not liable for the insolvency of the debtor of the credit. When may the assignor or
vendor in assignment of credits become liable for the insolvency of the debtor?
a. When it is expressly stipulated that the assignor warrants the solvency of debtor.
b. When the insolvency of debtor was prior to the sale and of common knowledge. c.
Either A or B
d. Neither A nor B
258. In case the assignor in good faith warrants the solvency of the debtor, what is the prescriptive period of the liability or warranty?
a. 1 year from the maturity date of credit or date of assignment whichever is later.
b. 6 months from the maturity date of credit or date of assignment whichever is later.
c. 40 days from the maturity date of credit or date of assignment whichever is later.
d. 3 days from the maturity date of credit or date of assignment whichever is later.
260. The following are the distinctions between assignment of non-negotiable promissory note and negotiation by general indorsement
of negotiable promissory note, except
a. Assignment is applicable to non-negotiable promissory note while negotiation is applicable to negotiable promissory note.
b. The transferee in assignment is called an assignee while the transferee in negotiation is called a holder.
c. The transferor in assignment is called an assignor while the transferor in negotiation is called a general indorser if there is
indorsement.
d. The assignee in assignment is subject to personal defenses available to prior parties while the holder in due course in
negotiation holds the instrument free from personal defenses available to prior parties.
e. The assignor does not warrant the solvency of maker unless expressly stated while the general indorser guarantees the
solvency of maker as long as notice of dishonor will be given to him.
f. Assignment of credit is governed by negotiable instruments law while negotiation is governed by law on sales.
261. A issued a promissory note which states "I promise to pay P10,000 to B. Sgd. A" in exchange for shabu. B generally indorsed and
delivered the note to C in exchange for a cellphone. C is a purchaser of the promissory note in good faith and for value. May C
collect from A?
a. No because if the assignor cannot collect, the assignee cannot also collect.
b. Yes because C is a purchase in good faith and for value.
c. Yes because C gave a valuable consideration for the note.
d. None of the above.
262. A issued a promissory note which states "I promise to pay P10,000 to B. Sgd. A" in exchange for shabu. B generally indorsed and
delivered the note to C in exchange for a cellphone. C is a purchaser of the promissory note in good faith and for value. May C
collect from B?
a. No because the assignor of credit does not guaranty the solvency of maker.
b. No because the assignment of credit is sale of note without recourse.
c. Yes because B violated his warranty that the debt is legal.
d. None of the above.
263. A issued a promissory note which states "I promise to pay P10,000 to the order of B. Sgd. A" in exchange for cocaine. B
generally indorsed and delivered the note to C in exchange for a laptop. C is a purchaser of the promissory note in good faith and
for value. May C collect from A?
a. No because if the assignor cannot collect, the assignee cannot also collect.
b. Yes because a holder in due course holds the instrument free from personal defenses available to prior parties. c.
Yes even if he is not a holder in due course.
d. None of the above.
264. A issued a promissory note which states "1 promise to pay P10,000 to the order of B. Sgd. A" in exchange for cocaine. B
generally indorsed and delivered the note to C in exchange for a laptop. C is a not a purchaser of the promissory note in good faith
and for value.
May C collect from A?
a. No because if the assignor cannot collect, the assignee cannot also collect.
b. Yes because a holder in due course holds the instrument free from personal defenses available to prior parties.
c. No because a holder in due course is subject to personal defenses available to prior parties. d. None of the above.
265. A issued a promissory note which states "I promise to pay P10,000 to the order of B. Sgd. A" in exchange for cocaine. B
generally indorsed and delivered the note to C in exchange for a laptop. C is a not a purchaser of the promissory note in good faith
and for value.
May C collect from B?
a. No because the assignor of credit does not guarantee the solvency of maker.
b. No because the assignment of credit is sale of note without recourse.
c. Yes because B violated his warranty that the instrument is valid and subsisting. d. None of the above.
266. A issued a promissory note which states "I promise to pay P10,000 to B. Sgd. A" in exchange for cellphone. B generally indorsed
and delivered the note to C in exchange for laptop. C is a purchaser of the promissory note in good faith and for value. May C
collect from B if A becomes insolvent?
a. No because the assignor of credit does not guarantee the solvency of maker.
b. Yes provided notice of dishonor is given to B.
c. Yes because C is a purchase in good and for value.
d. None of the above.
267. A issued a promissory note which states "I promise to pay P10,000 to the order of B. Sgd. A" in exchange for cellphone. B
generally indorsed and delivered the note to C in exchange for laptop. C is a purchaser of the promissory note in good faith and
for value. May C collect from B if A becomes insolvent?
a. No because the assignor of credit does not guaranty the solvency of maker.
b. Yes provided notice of dishonor is given to B because a general indorser guarantee the solvency of maker. c.
Yes even if notice of dishonor is not given to B.
d. None of the above.
268. A issued a promissory note which states "l promise to pay P10,000 to the order of B. Sgd. A" in exchange for cellphone. B
qualifiedly indorsed and delivered the note to C in exchange for laptop. C is a purchaser of the promissory note in good faith and
for value. May C collect from B if A becomes insolvent?
a. Yes even if there is no violation of warranties
b. Yes provided notice of dishonor is given to B.
c. No because the qualified indorser does not guaranty the solvency of maker. d. None of the above.
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