Practice question
An ordinary civil aspect seeks qualifying moral damages without alleging an amount; the court later lawfully awards them. Claimant says the unalleged amount means fees can never attach. Which is correct?
- Section1(a) makes the fees a first lien on the award
- Omitting a figure permanently abolishes fees
- The award automatically is void for all purposes
- Only actual damages can be awarded
- The accused may keep the award
Legal references
- Rules110 Section14,111 Sections1–3 and119 Section19: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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