...Book 4: Obligations & Contracts Title XIV. – COMPROMISES AND ARBITRATIONS CHAPTER 1 > COMPROMISES Art. 2028. A compromise is a contract whereby the parties, by making reciprocal concessions, avoid a litigation or put an end to one already commenced. (1809a) Art. 2029. The court shall endeavor to persuade the litigants in a civil case to agree upon some fair compromise. (n) Art. 2030. Every civil action or proceeding shall be suspended: (1) If willingness to discuss a possible compromise is expressed by one or both parties; or (2) If it appears that one of the parties, before the commencement of the action or proceeding, offered to discuss a possible compromise but the other party refused the offer. The duration and terms of the suspension of the civil action or proceeding and similar matters shall be governed by such provisions of the rules of court as the Supreme Court shall promulgate. Said rules of court shall likewise provide for the appointment and duties of amicable compounders. (n) Art. 2031. The courts may mitigate the damages to be paid by the losing party who has shown a sincere desire for a compromise. (n) Art. 2032. The court’s approval is necessary in compromises entered into by guardians, parents, absentee’s representatives, and administrators or executors of decedent’s estates. (1810a) Art. 2033. Juridical persons may compromise only in the form and with the requisites which may be necessary to alienate their property. (1812a) Art. 2034. There may be a compromise...
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