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 Why the Code Commission
formulated a chapter on Human
Relations?
A chapter on human relations was
formulated to present some basic principles
that are to be observed for the rightful
relationship between human beings and the
stability of the social order. The lawmaker
makes it imperative that everyone duly
respect the rights of others.
 Why the Code Commission
formulated a chapter on Human
Relations?
Indeed this chapter is calculated to
indicate certain norms that spring from the
fountain of good conscience. These guides
for human should run as golden threads
through society, to the end that law may
approach its supreme ideal, which is the
sway and dominance of justice.
 CHAPTER 2
HUMAN RELATIONS
Art. 19. Every person must, in
the exercise of his rights and in
the performance of his duties,
act with justice, give everyone
his due, and observe honesty
and good faith.
 Stress of the article
This article stresses:
a. Acting with justice
b. The giving to everyone his due
c. The observance of honesty and good
faith
Thus rights must never be abused; the
moment they abused, they ceased to be
rights.
 Acting with Justice and
Giving another His Due
This further elaborated in the following
articles, among others:
a. Art. 20-indemnification of another due to
illegal acts
b. Art. 21- indemnification due to immoral
acts
c. Art. 22- unjust enrichment
d. Art. 24- unfair competition
Observance of Honesty and
Good Faith
This is elaborated in the following articles,
among others:
a.Art. 26- respect for the personality
and dignity of others
b. Art. 25- restraint of undue
extravagance
c. Art. 31- independent civil actions
Note:
Honesty- careful regard for other
rights and property.
Good faith- honest intention to avoid
taking undue advantage of another.