Practice question
An arbitrary detention is proved, together with serious anxiety causally resulting from it. Defendant relies solely on the fact that the claimant lost no wages. Which is best?
- No lost wages does not by itself defeat the supported nonpecuniary moral claim.
- Lost wages are always indispensable.
- Only property owners may claim.
- Detention can cause only economic damage.
- Every detention guarantees a requested amount without assessment.
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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