Practice question
What does Article 2179 provide where the plaintiff’s negligence is only contributory and the defendant’s lack of care is the immediate and proximate cause?
- The plaintiff always recovers double.
- Every claim is automatically barred.
- The defendant’s conduct becomes lawful retroactively.
- The plaintiff acquires the defendant’s entire business.
- Recovery may be allowed, but damages must be mitigated.
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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