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Practice question: Concept and Elements of Quasi-Delict

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Can an omission, rather than a positive act, fall within Article 2176?
  1. Yes, where the requisite fault, damage and causation are established
  2. No, only physical striking can qualify
  3. Only if a sale exists
  4. Only if every omission is intentional
  5. No, omissions are categorically immune

Legal references

  • Civil Code Articles 2176–2179: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
  • Kim v. Slimmers World International, GR 206306/206321, April 3, 2024, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2024/apr2024/gr_206306_2024.html

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