Article 1371

In order to judge the intention of the contracting parties, their contemporaneous and subsequent acts shall be principally considered.

Upang hatulan ang intensyon ng mga nagkasundo, ang kaalinsabay at kasunod na kilos ang syang pangunahing ikonsidera.

Example:

Kristia and Bryan entered into a contract entitled Contract of Lease. Although the contract refers to Kristia as lessor and to Bryan as Lessee, it states that possession and ownership of the land are transferred to Bryan. The title to the land was given by Kristia to Bryan who registered the land in his name. Before the date of the contract, Bryan wrote a letter to Kristia offering to buy the land.

By their acts, the party clearly indicate that their evident intention is to make Bryan the owner of the land. Hence, the contract should be interpreted as one of sale.