Practice question
In a small community, a majority of adult inhabitants decide on a flood-protection measure. An inhabitant objects, refuses to contribute and then receives the benefit of the project as executed. All Article 2174 conditions are proved. Which consequence follows?
- The beneficiary must pay the appropriate share of expenses despite the objection
- Every objector is always exempt from any contribution
- The majority automatically owns the objector's home
- The beneficiary must pay all community expenses forever
- Only a criminal case can create a contribution duty
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 2164–2175: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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