Practice question
What distinguishes a negligence-based claim from a theory requiring an intent to injure?
- Negligence always requires proof that the defendant wanted the injury.
- A negligence claim requires no damage or causation.
- A culpable failure to exercise the legally required care can support liability without an intention to cause the injury.
- Every accident automatically proves negligence.
- Only a written promise can create a duty of care.
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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