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Practice question: Exemplary or Corrective Damages

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Under Article 2230, who receives exemplary damages imposed as part of civil liability for a crime?
  1. The offended party
  2. The public treasury as a criminal fine
  3. The judge personally
  4. The accused’s employer automatically
  5. A random charity chosen by the defendant

Legal references

  • Civil Code, Articles 1226-1230, 1701-1703, 2224-2235: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html

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