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Practice question: Nominal Damages

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

An employer says nonproperty statutory rights cannot support nominal damages. Assess using 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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