Cap. 16 · Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Cap. 16 Art. 1181, No novation unless former obligation is extinguished.
Sub-title V
(1) Novation shall not take place if the former obligation is not extinguished, although it is modified.
(2) The mere indication made by a debtor of a person who is to pay in his stead shall not operate as novation.
(3) Nor shall the mere indication made by a creditor of a person who is to receive in his behalf operate as novation.