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134.

An act upon a condition precedent which depends entirely upon the will of the debtor is void.

135.

If a time of commencement[1] is annexed to a juristic act, performance of the act cannot be demanded until such time has arrived.

If a time of ending[2] is annexed to a juristic act, the effect of the act ceases when such time arrives.

136.

It is presumed that a time for commencement or ending is annexed for the benefit of the debtor.

The benefit of such a time may be waived, but this will not affect any benefit which would accrue therefrom to the other party.

137.

In the following cases the debtor cannot take advantage of a time of commencement or ending:—

  1. If he has been adjudged bankrupt;
  2. If he has destroyed or diminished the security;
  3. If he has not given security when he ought.

Chapter V.
Periods of Time.

138.

The manner of computing periods of time is govern-

  1. ↑ dies a quo.
  2. ↑ dies ad quem.
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