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Practice question: Duty of Injured Party to Mitigate Damages

Multiple Choice Easy Jurisprudence

Practice question

Does mitigation mean the original wrong never occurred?
  1. Yes, every precaution erases fault
  2. Yes, if the claimant acts promptly
  3. Only if the defendant apologizes
  4. Only if repairs are cheap
  5. No, minimizing loss is distinct from the initial liability inquiry

Legal references

  • Civil Code, Article 2203: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/53360

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