Practice question
The court finds that the plaintiff’s own negligence was the immediate and proximate cause of the plaintiff’s injury under Article 2179. Which statutory result follows on that stated basis?
- The plaintiff necessarily recovers in full.
- The plaintiff cannot recover damages.
- The defendant must pay a penalty solely because a claim was filed.
- The plaintiff automatically owns the accident site.
- Every other injured person also loses all claims.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, articles 1173,2176–2179 and 2185.
- https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/18/70498 — Laza v Standard Insurance, GR 279772, June 29 2026, main opinion: negligent conduct, damage, and proximate cause.
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