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'Compensatio morae' occurs when:

1. Only the debtor is in delay
2. Both parties in a reciprocal obligation are in delay, so neither is liable for the other's delay
3. Only the creditor is in delay
4. One party pays in advance

Answer

B. Both parties in a reciprocal obligation are in delay, so neither is liable for the other's delay

Solution

The delays cancel each other out.

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