Practice question
Does Article 2155 mean every claim of ignorance of law automatically excuses compliance with legal duties?
- No, it addresses a specified restitutionary situation rather than abolishing Article 3
- Yes, every legal duty disappears
- Yes, any payer may choose which laws apply
- No, because legal mistakes can never support restitution
- Yes, a mere allegation always proves the refund
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 3 and 2154–2156: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- Domestic Petroleum Retailer v. MIAA, GR 210641, March 27, 2019, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2019/mar2019/gr_210641_2019.html
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