Practice question
In a murder conviction materially matching Patricio’s damages setting, no funeral receipts were presented, but the heirs’ burial-related pecuniary loss is recognized. Which is best?
- No damages of any category can ever be awarded.
- Every unsupported invoice must be accepted in full.
- Only nominal damages are legally possible.
- The cited PHP 50,000 temperate award may be applied in lieu of actual funeral damages.
- The court must award every projected future expense.
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
- People v. Patricio, G.R. No. 271154, February 24, 2025, main decision, temperate damages: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2025/feb2025/gr_271154_2025.html
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