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Practice question: Damages in Case of Death

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Does Article 2206(2) describe its support recipient as an heir called to the inheritance?
  1. Yes; only heirs are covered by that paragraph.
  2. Yes; only the sole heir qualifies.
  3. No; its specified recipient is not such an heir.
  4. No; therefore no legal support obligation is needed.
  5. Yes; any unrelated friend automatically inherits.

Legal references

  • Civil Code Articles 2206, 2208 and 2216-2225: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
  • University of Southeastern Philippines v. Sarate, G.R. No. 247617, November 25, 2025, en banc main decision, Part IV: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/70367

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