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Practice question: Direct Tortfeasor

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

A minor actor has no parents or guardian. Claimant says Article 2182 permits judgment without appointing anyone to represent the minor. Which is correct?
  1. Age makes representation unnecessary.
  2. Ownership of property substitutes for representation.
  3. The claimant may appoint itself as guardian without process.
  4. The statute abolishes judicial proceedings.
  5. The statutory guardian ad litem requirement must be observed.

Legal references

  • Civil Code Articles 1173, 2176, 2180-2184: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html

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