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What does Article 1903 of the Civil Code apply to?
What does Article 1903 of the Civil Code apply to?
- Obligations arising from criminal acts punishable by law
- Obligations arising from felonies
- Obligations arising from misdemeanors
- Obligations arising from wrongful acts not punishable by law (correct)
In the case at bar, why is Article 1903 of the Civil Code deemed inapplicable?
In the case at bar, why is Article 1903 of the Civil Code deemed inapplicable?
- The liability sought to be imposed is because of wrongful acts not punishable by law
- The liability sought to be imposed is for a civil obligation arising from a crime (correct)
- The liability sought to be imposed is for misdemeanors
- The liability sought to be imposed is for felonies only
What was the pivotal question in the case as determined by the Supreme Court?
What was the pivotal question in the case as determined by the Supreme Court?
- Whether Fausto Barredo could be held directly responsible under Article 1903 (correct)
- Whether Fausto Barredo was criminally liable under Article 1903
- Whether Pedro Fontanilla's property would be confiscated under the Penal Code
- Whether Pedro Fontanilla should be primarily responsible for the civil action
What does the defendant argue regarding his liability in the case?
What does the defendant argue regarding his liability in the case?
Why did the Court of Appeals disagree with the defendant's argument?
Why did the Court of Appeals disagree with the defendant's argument?
What type of negligence did the Supreme Court determine as the basis for imposing civil liability?
What type of negligence did the Supreme Court determine as the basis for imposing civil liability?
What is the key difference between the purpose of criminal liability and civil liability?
What is the key difference between the purpose of criminal liability and civil liability?
When a criminal action is instituted, what happens to the civil action for recovery of civil liability arising from the offense charged?
When a criminal action is instituted, what happens to the civil action for recovery of civil liability arising from the offense charged?
Which of the following is an example of a special crime without civil liability?
Which of the following is an example of a special crime without civil liability?
What is the key principle regarding the relationship between criminal liability and civil liability?
What is the key principle regarding the relationship between criminal liability and civil liability?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a person who is not criminally liable?
Which of the following statements is true regarding a person who is not criminally liable?
What type of acts does Article 2176 cover when it refers to 'fault or negligence'?
What type of acts does Article 2176 cover when it refers to 'fault or negligence'?
What type of civil action is allowed against an offender in a criminal act?
What type of civil action is allowed against an offender in a criminal act?
If an offender is charged both criminally and civilly, what is the rule regarding the recovery of damages?
If an offender is charged both criminally and civilly, what is the rule regarding the recovery of damages?
What type of civil liability is extinguished by a declaration in the criminal case that the criminal act charged has not happened or has not been committed by the accused?
What type of civil liability is extinguished by a declaration in the criminal case that the criminal act charged has not happened or has not been committed by the accused?
What does the term 'culpa aquiliana' include?
What does the term 'culpa aquiliana' include?
In the case discussed in the text, what effect did Reginald Hill's acquittal in the criminal case have on his liability for quasi-delict?
In the case discussed in the text, what effect did Reginald Hill's acquittal in the criminal case have on his liability for quasi-delict?
