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Practice question: Presumption of Negligence on Persons Indirectly Responsible

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Is Article2180’s relevant employer-negligence presumption the same thing as an irrebuttable finding of guilt?
  1. No; the governing diligence showing may rebut it
  2. Yes; no defense is possible
  3. Yes; insurance is always forbidden
  4. Yes; the employer is automatically criminally convicted
  5. Yes; it necessarily proves every damages amount

Legal references

  • Civil Code RA386: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html Article2180.
  • Maitim v Aguila GR218344 March21,2022 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2022/mar2022/gr_218344_2022.html Distinct employee and employer inferences; assigned private driving.
  • Safeguard v Tangco GR165732 December14,2006 MAIN: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2006/dec2006/gr_165732_2006.html Employer presumption and proof.

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