Cap. 16 Art. 977Violence.

(1) The use of violence against the obligor is a cause of nullity, even if such violence is practised by a person other than the obligee.

(2) Nevertheless, an obligation entered into in favour of a person not being an accessory to the use of violence, in consideration of services rendered for freeing the obligor from violence practised by a third party, may not be avoided on the ground of such violence; saving the reduction of the sum or thing promised, where such sum or thing is excessive.