Practice question
After the retained assets are distributed under Section 5, a qualifying contingent claim is established. Are distributees automatically personally liable without limit?
- Yes, each distributee guarantees the entire debt regardless of receipt.
- No; the rule permits the prescribed action against distributees in proportion to the estate each received.
- Yes, liability is always equal even when receipts differ.
- No recovery can ever be sought after distribution.
- Only the administrator’s personal salary may answer for it.
Legal references
- Rules of Court, Rules 86-90, provisions specifically identified in the explanations: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/rc_72-109_proceedings.html
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