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OPTION CONTRACT. A Privilege existing in one person, for which he had paid a consideration,
which gives him the right to buy, certain merchandise or property from another person at anytime
within the agreed period at a fixed price. In case of breach of promise to buy or to sell, injured party
can only seek damages. (See Art. 1479)
Test to Determine whether a Contract is A contract of Sale or An Option. Whether or not the
agreement could be specifically enforced. If such stipulation could be independently enforced
from the contract, then such stipulation is an option.