Practice question
In that funeral-expense setting, are temperate damages intended as an additional duplicate payment of the same actual expense?
- Yes; every identical expense must be paid twice.
- No; the award is in lieu of actual damages for that loss.
- Yes; it automatically triples every receipt.
- No; it eliminates all distinct kinds of damages.
- Yes; it is a separate criminal fine.
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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