Dumalag, Abegail Janice

Mar 225

FINAL REQUIREMENT

In the movie "Shrek Forever After," the offer and acceptance is depicted when
Rumpelstiltskin offers Shrek a chance to be a "real ogre" for a day in exchange
for a day from Shrek's past. This offer represents Rumpelstiltskin's proposal to
enter into a contract with Shrek, indicating his willingness to create a legally
binding agreement. Shrek accepts the offer by signing the contract, which
signifies his agreement to the specific terms proposed by Rumpelstiltskin.

This concept aligns with Article 1319, which states that a contract is formed by
the meeting of the offer and acceptance upon the thing and the cause which
are to constitute the contract. Both parties have a clear intention to enter into a
contractual relationship, and their agreement on the specific terms forms the
basis of the contract.

Second, In the scene where Rumpelstiltskin strategically manipulates King

Harold and Queen Lilian's emotions when they were vulnerable. Rumpelstiltskin
took advantage of this situation to try and force them to agree to his contract. He
gave the King and Queen a really hard choice between saving Fiona or keeping
their kingdom, when they were already feeling bad about Fiona being cursed.
This put a lot of pressure on them.

Article 1337 says it's wrong for someone to take advantage of how someone else
is feeling to make them sign a contract if they're not able to think clearly.
Rumpelstiltskin intentionally used the King and Queen's strong love for Fiona
against them by making them more worried and distressed. Because of how
upset they were about Fiona, they weren't able to make a fair decision about the
contract. Rumpelstiltskin manipulated their emotions on purpose so he could get
what he wanted, even though it wasn't really their free choice. This was a form of
undue influence according to Article 1337
Third, Pinocchio want to sign a contract with Rumpelstiltskin's aiming to
transform into a real boy. However, it is later revealed that he had acted in bad
faith, as ink was inadvertently spilled on the contract, distorting its contents.

According to Article 1364, when there is evidence of bad faith on the part of the
person who drafted the contract or the person responsible for typing it, resulting
in the document not accurately reflecting the true intentions of the parties
involved, the court has the authority to order the reformation of the instrument. In
this case, neither party can be held accountable for the mistake, and either party
can request the reformation of the contract to rectify the error.

Fourth, In the scene where Shrek is captured by witches and brought before
Rumpelstiltskin, they engage in a discussion about the contract, initially involving
Shrek's voluntary agreement to its terms. However, the presence of vices of
consent, specifically the element of fraud on Rumpelstiltskin's part, makes the
contract voidable according to Article 1330.

Article 1330 of contract law states that a contract can be considered voidable if
consent is obtained through mistake, violence, intimidation, undue influence, or
fraud. In this particular context, the introduction of fraud into the negotiation
process becomes crucial. Fraud refers to intentional deception or
misrepresentation, and if Rumpelstiltskin had intentionally hidden information,
manipulated facts, or had any malicious intent that could have influenced Shrek's
decision, it would be deemed as fraud.

Lastly In this scene, Shrek becomes aware of Rumpelstiltskin's malicious

intentions and realizes that he has been tricked. Rumpelstiltskin intentionally
keeps Shrek in the dark about an important aspect of the contract - the exit
clause. Determined to cancel the contract and escape its consequences, Shrek
and Donkey embark on a quest to find the hidden exit clause.

Their efforts prove successful as they manage to locate and use the exit clause
to annulled the contract. With Donkey's assistance, Shrek uncovers the truth
about the spell that was cast on him and learns that a "true love's kiss" is the key
to breaking the enchantment.

Article 1390 states that a contract may be declared null and void if it is proven
that one of the parties was intentionally concealing important information or
acting in bad faith. In this case, Rumpelstiltskin's failure to disclose the existence
of the exit clause demonstrates his intentional concealment, which could provide
grounds for Shrek to argue for the contract's annulment under Article 1390.
“Shrek Forever After” movie taught me that if you're unsure about something
before signing a contract, don't be scared to seek for advice. When dealing with
complex agreements, it urges us to speak with a lawyer or a trusted advisor.
Furthermore, Shrek's revelation that he didn't appreciate what he had until he lost
it is why the story teaches us to value the good things in our lives, connecting the
necessity of appreciating both the great and tiny aspects of relationships to
everything else. As a result, the movie ties these lessons together, educating us
about making wise decisions, understanding contracts, seeking assistance when
needed, and valuing the things we have.