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Practice question: Damnum Absque Injuria

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Does proof of loss alone necessarily establish a tort damages claim?
  1. No, the required legal wrong and responsibility must also be established
  2. Yes, every loss requires another person to pay
  3. Yes, if the claimant asks politely
  4. No, because damages are never recoverable
  5. Yes, if the amount is large

Legal references

  • Civil Code Articles 19–21 and 2176: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
  • Sanggacala v. National Power Corporation, GR 209538, July 7, 2021, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2021/jul2021/gr_209538_2021.html

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