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Eight years ago, Alma lent 28,000 to her cousin Dex in cash. The loan was oral; there was no written contract and no interest. The debt matured seven years ago. Dex did not sue to collect within the prescriptive period. Recently, Dex voluntarily paid Alma 28,000 in full. (a) Classify the nature of the obligation (civil or natural) and justify your answer. (b) Explain the effect of Dex's voluntary payment on a natural obligation. (c) Suppose Alma had timely sued within the prescriptive period and obtained a judgment before prescription; would Dex's later payment affect the judgment or the creditor's remedy? Explain.