Practice question
Under Article 2177, may a plaintiff obtain damages twice for the same defendant's act or omission by invoking separate civil-liability theories?
- No
- Yes, always
- Only if the plaintiff asks twice
- Only if the defendant has insurance
- Yes, because separate bases require double satisfaction
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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