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Practice question: Due Diligence

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Before invoking a diligence defense, what must be identified?
  1. Only the defendant’s preferred standard.
  2. The governing liability basis and its applicable standard.
  3. Only the employee’s salary.
  4. Only the age of the company.
  5. Only the number of witnesses.

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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