Practice question
An employer argues that only property rights can be vindicated by nominal damages. The employee proves the rights violation addressed in Paulino. Which is correct?
- Employment rights can never be vindicated.
- Only land title supports Article 2221.
- A nonproperty right has no legal protection.
- The employee must own the employer’s office.
- The categorical property-only limitation is inconsistent with Paulino.
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 2206, 2208 and 2216-2225: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- Paulino v. Sutherland Global Services, G.R. No. 262564, August 6, 2025, main decision: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/70181
- 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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