Practice question
An animal escapes its possessor and causes damage. No force majeure or victim-fault defense is established. Does escape alone eliminate Article2183 responsibility?
- No; the article expressly covers escape or loss
- Yes; every escape is a complete exemption
- Yes; escape automatically transfers ownership to the victim
- Yes; animals cannot create any civil responsibility
- Yes; only an animal’s signed agreement could create liability
Legal references
- Civil Code RA386: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html Articles2180,2182–2184.
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