Practice question
Under Article 2179, what follows when the plaintiff’s negligence is only contributory and the defendant’s lack of care is the immediate and proximate cause?
- Automatic dismissal in every case.
- Possible recovery with mitigation of damages.
- Automatic double damages.
- A fixed fifty-percent award in every case.
- Criminal immunity for the defendant.
Legal references
- https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, articles 2179 and 2214.
Answer this question in flashcards to review your response and continue practicing.