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Practice question: Preference in Payment of Civil Liability

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

Explain why equal numerical amounts do not merge a fine and civil indemnity.

Legal references

  • Nanzan v. People, G.R. No. 262084, April 3, 2024, main decision, fine versus civil indemnity and Article 38 preference: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/18/69480
  • Revised Penal Code, Articles 38, 112 and 113, cited civil-payment and extinction rules: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/28/20426

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