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Practice question: Acquisition (RA 6809)

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A person has just turned 18. A parent says the general age of majority is still 21 because that was the old rule. No special exception is at issue. Which is correct?
  1. The parent is correct for every civil purpose.
  2. Majority depends solely on the parent's choice.
  3. The person must first marry to reach majority.
  4. RA 6809's general majority rule is 18.
  5. The person becomes a natural person only at 21.

Legal references

  • RA6809 Sections1–3, amending Family Code Articles234 and236; https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6809_1989.html

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