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Practice question: Damages in Case of Death

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Under Article 2206(2), what is the maximum statutory period for its qualifying nonheir recipient’s support remedy?
  1. Five years.
  2. Lifetime in every case.
  3. Ten years automatically.
  4. One month only.
  5. An unlimited period chosen solely by claimant.

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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