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Practice question: Under the Civil Code

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Practice question

When a passenger dies or is injured, what does Article 1756 presume?
  1. The passenger always caused it
  2. The common carrier was at fault or negligent unless extraordinary diligence is proved
  3. Every stranger is automatically liable
  4. The bus owner is conclusively innocent
  5. No evidence can rebut any presumption

Legal references

  • Civil Code, Article 1756: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html

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