Practice question
A passenger’s injury falls within Article 1759 because of the carrier employee’s negligence. Carrier proves diligent hiring and supervision and treats that alone as a complete defense. Which is correct?
- It automatically extinguishes liability.
- It transfers all liability to the passenger.
- It bars examination of the employee’s negligence.
- That proof alone does not extinguish the specified Article 1759 liability.
- It repeals the carriage contract.
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 1174, 1759, 2176-2180: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- Safeguard Security Agency, Inc. v. Tangco, G.R. No. 165732, December 14, 2006, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/dec2006/gr_165732_2006.html
- Tiu v. Arriesgado, G.R. No. 138060, September 1, 2004, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2004/sep2004/gr_138060_2004.html
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