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Practice question: Extraordinary Diligence

Multiple Choice Medium

Practice question

An injured passenger’s carrier proves only ordinary diligence in selecting and supervising its negligent employee. Does that alone discharge Article 1759 liability?
  1. Yes, always
  2. Yes, if the employee violated orders
  3. Yes, if the driver was licensed
  4. Yes, if the carrier has a hiring manual
  5. No, Article 1759 expressly says that proof does not end this liability

Legal references

  • https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html — Civil Code, Articles 1733, 1735–1738 and 1755–1760

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