Practice question
An illegal agreement constitutes a criminal offense, but only one participant is guilty. What does Article1411 allow the innocent participant?
- Recovery of what was given without being bound to perform the promise
- Automatic prosecution as equally guilty regardless of innocence
- Only compulsory performance of the illegal act
- No possible recovery in any circumstances
- Ownership of every guilty party asset
Legal references
- Civil Code RA386: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html Articles1409(4),(6),1411–1412,1414–1415,1421–1422.
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.