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    This document discusses the reformation of instruments under Philippine law. It provides that reformation is a remedy to conform an instrument to the real intention of the parties due to mistakes, fraud, or inequitable conduct. Reformation is allowed in cases of mutual mistake between parties or when one party was mistaken and the other acted inequitably. Reformation is not permitted for simple donations, wills, or when the real agreement is void.

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    This document discusses the reformation of instruments under Philippine law. It provides that reformation is a remedy to conform an instrument to the real intention of the parties due to mistakes, fraud, or inequitable conduct. Reformation is allowed in cases of mutual mistake between parties or when one party was mistaken and the other acted inequitably. Reformation is not permitted for simple donations, wills, or when the real agreement is void.

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    REFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTS

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    This document discusses the reformation of instruments under Philippine law. It provides that reformation is a remedy to conform an instrument to the real intention of the parties due to mistakes, fraud, or inequitable conduct. Reformation is allowed in cases of mutual mistake between parties or when one party was mistaken and the other acted inequitably. Reformation is not permitted for simple donations, wills, or when the real agreement is void.

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    REFORMATION OF

    INSTRUMENTS
    Reformation of Contracts

    • Art. 1359- If mistake, fraud, inequitable conduct, or accident has


    prevented a meeting of the minds of the parties, the proper remedy is
    not reformation of the instrument but annulment of the contract.
    • Remedy to conform to real intention of parties due to mistake, fraud,
    inequitable conduct, accident.
    • ARTICLE 1360
    • The principles of the general law on the reformation
    of instruments are hereby adopted insofar as they
    are not in conflict with the provisions of this Code.
    • ARTICLE 1361
    • When a mutual mistake of the parties causes the
    failure of the instrument to disclose their real
    agreement, said instrument may be reformed.
    • ARTICLE 1362
    • If one party was mistaken and the other acted
    fraudulently or inequitably in such a way that the
    instrument does not show their true intention, the
    former may ask for the reformation of the
    instrument.
    • ARTICLE 1363
    • When one party was mistaken and the other knew or believed that the
    instrument did not state their real agreement, but concealed that fact from the
    former, the instrument may be reformed.
    • ARTICLE 1364
    • When through the ignorance, lack of skill, negligence or bad faith on the part
    of the person drafting the instrument or of the clerk or typist, the instrument
    does not express the true intention of the parties, the courts may order that the
    instrument be reformed.
    • ARTICLE 1365
    • If two parties agree upon the mortgage or pledge of real or personal property,
    but the instrument states that the property is sold absolutely or with a right of
    repurchase, reformation of the instrument is proper.
    • ARTICLE 1366
    • There shall be no reformation in the following cases:
    • (1) Simple donations inter vivos wherein no condition is imposed;
    • (2) Wills;
    • (3) When the real agreement is void.
    • ARTICLE 1367
    • When one of the parties has brought an action to enforce the instrument,
    he cannot subsequently ask for its reformation.
    • ARTICLE 1368
    • Reformation may be ordered at the instance of either party or his
    successors in interest, if the mistake was mutual; otherwise, upon petition
    of the injured party, or his heirs and assigns.
    • ARTICLE 1369
    • The procedure for the reformation of instrument shall be governed by
    rules of court to be promulgated by the Supreme Court.
    Causes/Grounds

    • . Mutual: instrument includes something w/c should not be there or omit


    what should be there
    • a. Mutual
    • b. Mistake of fact
    • c. clear and convincing proof
    • d. causes failure of instrument to express true intention
    • Unilateral
    • a. one party was mistaken
    • b. other either acted fraudulently or inequitably or knew but concealed
    • c. Party in good may ask for reformation
    Causes/Grounds

    • Mistake by 3rd persons – due to ignorance, lack of skill, negligence , bad


    faith of drafter, clerk, typist
    • Others specified by law – to avoid frustration of true intent
    • Requisites:
    • a. There is a written instrument
    • b. There is meeting of minds
    • c. True intention not expressed in instrument
    • d. Clear and convincing proof
    • e. Facts put in issue in pleadings

    • NOTE: prescribes in 10 years from date of execution of instrument


    When reformation is not available:

    • 1. Simple donation inter vivos


    • 2. Wills
    • 3. When real agreement is void
    • 4. Estoppel when party has brought suit to enforce it

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