COLEGIO DE DAGUPAN

Arellano St., Dagupan City

College of Business and Accountancy
COURSE SYLLABUS
for
LAW ON OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS
First Semester, Academic Year 2013 - 2014
Philosophy
The institution believes that through education, mans God-given gifts are discovered and developed for his personal fulfillment and community uplift.
Vision
It envisions to create a community responsive to the challenges of the changing world.
Mission
It is tasked to prepare the individuals with the best that education can offer in a manner that is consistent with the needs of society.
Objectives
1. To inculcate critical thinking;
2. To provide competent human resources in various fields;
3. To uphold discipline, justice and equality;
4. To improve man's quality of life through research and community services



COURSE NAME: LAW ON OBLIGATIONS AND CONTRACTS
COURSE CODE: LAW 1
COURSE CREDIT: 3 units lecture
CONTACT HOURS/SEM: 54 hours of lecture
DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 1
st
semester, 2013-2014
PRE-REQUISTE: None
CO-REQUISITE: None
SETTING: CLASSROOM


COURSE DESCRIPTION

Thi s course provi des an i ntroducti on to the basi c l egal pri nci pl es governi ng obl i gati ons and contracts as provi ded i n the Ci vi l Code of the
Phi l i ppi nes and other rel ated statutes. It covers the l egal provi si ons on the nature, cl assi fi cati on, effects and modes of exti ngui shment of
obl i gati ons. It al so i ncl udes a di scussi on of contracts, thei r nature, effects, form and interpretation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Gain complete understanding of the basic legal concepts and principles that apply to obligations and contracts.
2. Apply the appropriate legal provision in specific cases typical of everyday life and in certain situations or business transactions.
3. Prepare, analyze, evaluate and present case studies.
4. Demonstrate the value of justice and fairness as the bases of laws affecting individuals and business activities.

COURSE COVERAGE



Course Objectives/Learning Outcomes


Topics

Time
Frame

Teaching Methodology and Strategy

Assessment

Week

Day
PRELIMS
Inculcate the institutionss philosophy,
vision, mission and objectives.

Define law and identify the different
kinds of laws.

Colegio de Dagupans Philosophy, Vision, Mission
and Objectives
Course Orientation

Introducion to Law

1 1






Interactive lecture/discussion





Recitation




Explain the bases and sources of laws in
the Philippines.

Define obligation and identify its sources.

Obligations: general provisions

Cases: sources of obligations


2 Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method


Recitation
Quiz on general
provisions
Discuss the duties of the debtor in an
obligation to give determinate and
generic things.

Give the legal implications of delay,
fortuitous events, fraud and negligence
in obligations.

Nature and effects of obligations

Cases:
Duties of debtor in obligation to give a specific vs.
generic thing

Effect of delay, fraud and negligence
2 1-2

Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method

Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation

Differentiate the kinds of obligations.

Give the rights and obligations arising
from the different kinds of obligations.
Different kinds of obligations:

Cases:
Pure and conditional obligation

Obligations with a period
Alternative obligations

3






1




2
Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method

Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
Differentiate the kinds of obligations.

Give the rights and obligations arising
from the different kinds of obligations.
Different kinds of obligations:

Cases:
Joint and solidary obligations

Divisible and indivisible obligations
Obligations with a penal clause

4 1


2

Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method

Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
Prelims Week

5 Exam

MIDTERMS
Enumerate and explain the different
modes of extinguishment of obligations.

Cite examples of cases applying these
modes of extinguishment.
Extinguishment of obligations:
a. Payment or performance

Cases:
Application of payments
Payment by cession
6 1


2
Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method

Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
Tender of payment and consignation

Enumerate and explain the different
modes of extinguishment of obligations.

Cite examples of cases applying these
modes of extinguishment.

b. Loss of the thing due

c. Condonation or remission of debt
d. Confusion or merger of rights

Cases:
Effect of loss of generic vs. specific things
Effect of renunciation of principal debt to accessory
obligation


7 1




2
Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method

Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
Enumerate and explain the different
modes of extinguishment of obligations.

Cite examples of cases applying these
modes of extinguishment.
e. Compensation
Cases:
Total vs. partial compensation
Voluntary vs. judicial vs. legal compensation

f. Novation
Cases:
Legal vs. conventional redemption


8 1




2


Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method


Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
Midterms Week

9 Exam
SEMI-FINALS
Define contract.

Discuss freedom to contract and the
limitations on contractual stipulations.

Contracts: general provisions

Cases:
Limitations on freedom to contract

10 1-2 Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method


Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
Give the essential requisites of a
contract.

Explain consent as a requisite of a
contract.

Discuss the effects of vitiated consent to
Essential requisites of contracts:

a. Consent

Cases:
Vices of consent

11 1-2 Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method


Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
a contract.


Give the requisites of things or services
as objects of a contract.

Explain cause as a requisite of contracts.

b. Object of contracts
Cases:
Legal vs. physical impossibility of object

c. Cause of contracts
Absence vs. failure vs. illegality vs. falsity of cause
12 1



2
Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method


Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
State the rules as to form of contracts.

Discuss the rules on the procedure for
the reformation of instruments.

Form of contracts

Reformation of instrument

13 1

2
Interactive lecture/discussion

Quiz
Recitation

Semifinals Week

14


Exam
FINALS
Give the rules to be followed in the
interpretation of contracts.

Enumerate the different kinds of
defective contracts.

Explain the meaning and legal effects of
rescissible contracts.

Interpretation of contracts

Kinds of defective contracts:
a. Rescissible contracts

Cases:
Contracts entered into in behalf of wards
Contracts agreed upon in representation
Contracts undertaken in fraud of creditors
Contracts which refer to things under litigation

15 1

2
Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method


Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
Give the meaning of voidable contracts.

Enumerate and explain the requisites for
the ratification of a voidable contract.

Voidable contracts

Cases:
Annulment of contracts
Ratification of contracts

16 1-2

Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method

Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
Give the meaning and kinds of
unenforceable contracts.

Explain the characteristics and legal
implications of a void or inexistent
Unenforceable contracts

Cases:
Contracts under the Statute of Frauds

17 1




Interactive lecture/discussion
Case method
Simulation
Cooperative learning
Quiz
Recitation
Case presentation
contract.

Define and give examples of natural
obligations.


Void or inexistent contracts

Cases:
Instances of void or inexistent contracts

Natural obligations
Cases:
Civil vs. natural obligation

2
Finals Week

18 Exam


COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
The course requires the student to read and comprehend the assigned readings. He/she is expected to actively participate in classroom discussions and activities, pass the
major examinations and quizzes, and present case studies in class.

ASSESSMENT / EVALUATION

The grading system will be as follows:

Prelim Grade:

PG = (CS x 2) + PE
3
PG = Prelim Grade
CS = Class Standing
PE = Prelim Exam


Note: Class Standing (CS) will consist of:

Quizzes
Recitation and attendance
Case Presentations

50%
10%
40%


Midterm Grade:
TMG = (CS x 2) + ME
3
MG = (TMG x 2) + PG
3
TM = Tentative Midterm Grade
ME = Midterm Exam
MG = Midterm Grade

Final Grade:
TFG = CS + SFE + FE
3
FG = (TFG x 2) + MG
3
TFG = Tentative Final Grade
SFE = Semi-Final Exam
FE = Final Exam
FG = Final Grade



I. TEXTBOOKS:
De Leon, H.S. (2011). The Law on Obligations and Contracts. Manila, Philippines: Rex Bookstore.
Ballada, Susan, et. al. (2012). Simplified Law on Obligations and Contracts. Dynasty BookSource Asia.

II. OTHER REFERENCES:
www.batasnatin.com
www.chanrobles.com/lawfirmlibrary.htm
www.pinoylawyer.org

Prepared by:



Noted: Recommending approval: Approved:
ATTY. JOCELYN C. IBAAN TEOFILA S. ALBAY, CPA, MBE
Dean, CBA
REYNALD JAY F. HIDALGO, PhD
Director II, Academic Affairs
FELIZA ARZADON SUA, EdD
Vice President, Academic Affairs


Course Title:

Obligations and Contracts
Date Prepared:

June 17, 2013
Date Effective:

June 17, 2013
Date Revised: