Practice question
A depositor knowingly hands over a dangerous item without warning an unaware depositary. Its hidden character causes the depositary a proved loss. The depositor claims that depositors never owe compensation because only depositaries have duties. Which rule governs?
- Article 1993 requires reimbursement for loss arising from the item's character, subject to its knowledge and warning exceptions
- The depositor is categorically immune
- The depositary automatically loses every civil right
- The item's danger creates ownership in the depositary
- The depositor may avoid liability by changing the item's label afterward
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 1972–1979, 1981–1988 and 1992–1994: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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