1.If a plaintiff fails to establish evidence and request his opposing party to take the oath, he shall take the oath. If he refuses to take the oath, the oath shall be deferred to the plaintiff at request of the defendant. If the plaintiff refuses to take the oath deferred thereto, his action will be dismissed. 2.The oath shall not be deferred if it relates to a fact only known by the defendant who shall be sentenced if he refuses to take the oath. 3.A plaintiff may request his opposing party to take the oath, unless the action is adjudicated by a final judgment. 4.The party who administers or defers the oath may not withdraw the same if the opposing party agrees to take the oath.
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