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Question 18
18. Ibrahim borrowed money from Fidel, as evidenced by a loan agreement. Ibrahim
used as collateral for the loan his parcel of land situated in Maria Luisa Estate
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Park in Cebu City. Under the terms of their agreement, Fidel has the exclusive
and irrevocable option to buy the collateral for the amount of ₱100 million,
inclusive of the borrowed amount of ₱50 million and interest therein at 6% per
annum. When the loan matured, Ibrahim was unable to pay his loan obligation.
Ibrahim, however, refused to sell his collateral to Fidel. May Fidel compel
Ibrahim to sell his collateral by exercising the option to buy under the loan
agreement? Discuss your answer.
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