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Practice question: Negligent

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A person acts with all legally required care, but injury nevertheless occurs. No strict-liability provision or other basis is asserted. Does injury alone establish negligent quasi-delict?
  1. Yes; injury always proves breach.
  2. Yes; all private activities carry absolute liability.
  3. No; damages can never arise outside contract.
  4. Yes; due care is legally inadmissible.
  5. No; the claimant still needs actionable fault or negligence.

Legal references

  • Civil Code Articles 1173, 2176, 2180-2184: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html

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