Practice question
An offended party seeks recovery through an independent Civil Code action while civil liability is also addressed in the criminal litigation. She has already received full compensation for the same injury and argues that different procedural vehicles entitle her to a second full recovery. Which is correct?
- Different vehicles do not authorize double recovery for the same act or omission
- Each case necessarily creates a second full injury
- The Rule requires payment twice
- Independent remedies eliminate the compensation limit
- A change of lawyer renews the loss
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rule110 Sections2–5,14,16 and Rule111 Sections1–3: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_110-127_crim.html
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