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Jun 16, 2003 contract-law novation amicable-settlement compromise-agreement civil-code obligations

Amicable Settlement vs Original Obligation: When Does a Compromise Change the Deal

A compromise that is not perfected does not automatically novate the original debt. Learn when an amicable settlement modifies or extinguishes an obligation.