Practice question
A plaintiff proves physical injuries and resulting mental anguish proximately caused by the defendant's quasi-delict. Is there a statutory category supporting consideration of moral damages?
- Yes, Article 2219 includes quasi-delicts causing physical injuries
- No, moral damages require a contract in every case
- Yes, because every accident guarantees a fixed award
- No, because physical injury excludes emotional harm
- Only the defendant's wealth decides eligibility
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 2216–2220: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- Nunez v. Spouses Nunez, GR 267108, February 5, 2025, main decision, factual basis for moral damages: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/feb2025/gr_267108_2025.html
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