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Explanation of Article 161

Explanation of Article 161

This article clarifies the general principle regarding obligations arising from unilateral will, which is the permissibility for a person to commit by their unilateral will, in cases determined by statutory texts. This differs from a contract, which arises from the concurrence of two wills.

Article 161

A debtor shall perform his obligation when it becomes due; if he fails to do so, such obligation shall be enforced against him provided the legal requirements for enforcement are satisfied.