Civil Law, 2016 Bar — Question XV-B

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Peter and Paul entered into a Contract to Sell whereby Peter, the lot owner, agreed to sell to Paul his lot on November 6, 2016 for the price of P1,000,000.00 to be paid at the residence of Peter in Makati City at 1:00 p.m. If the full price is paid in cash at the specified time and place, then Peter will execute a Deed of Absolute Sale and deliver the title to Paul. On November 6, 2016, Paul did not show up and was not heard of from that date on. In view of the non-performance by Paul of his obligation, Peter sent a letter to Paul that he is expressly and extra-judicially declaring the Contract to Sell rescinded and of no legal and binding effect. Peter further stated that failure on the part of Paul to contest the rescission within thirty (30) days from receipt of said letter shall mean that the latter agreed to the rescission. Paul did not reply to this letter for five (5) years. Thus, Peter decided to sell his lot to Henry in 2021. After hearing that Henry bought the lot, Paul now questions the sale of the lot to Henry and files a complaint for nullification of the sale. (B) In case Paul made a down payment pursuant to a stipulation in the Contract to Sell, what is the legal remedy of Peter? (2.5%)

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