Understanding Civil and Criminal Liability

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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?

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?

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?

His liability is only subsidiary under the Penal Code Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Court of Appeals disagree with the defendant's argument?

The liability imposed was because of a felony committed by Fontanilla Signup and view all the answers

What type of negligence did the Supreme Court determine as the basis for imposing civil liability?

Simple negligence Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between the purpose of criminal liability and civil liability?

Criminal liability aims to punish the offender, while civil liability aims to repair the damages suffered by the aggrieved party. Signup and view all the answers

When a criminal action is instituted, what happens to the civil action for recovery of civil liability arising from the offense charged?

The civil action is automatically instituted with the criminal action. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a special crime without civil liability?

Treason Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle regarding the relationship between criminal liability and civil liability?

The basis of civil liability is the criminal liability itself. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding a person who is not criminally liable?

They may still be civilly liable. Signup and view all the answers

What type of acts does Article 2176 cover when it refers to 'fault or negligence'?

Both acts that are not punishable by law and acts that are criminal in nature, whether intentional or negligent Signup and view all the answers

What type of civil action is allowed against an offender in a criminal act?

A separate civil action lies against the offender, whether or not he is criminally prosecuted and found guilty or acquitted Signup and view all the answers

If an offender is charged both criminally and civilly, what is the rule regarding the recovery of damages?

The offended party is not allowed to recover damages on both scores, and would be entitled only to the bigger award of the two Signup and view all the answers

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?

Civil liability founded on Article 100 of the Revised Penal Code Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'culpa aquiliana' include?

Voluntary and negligent acts which may be punishable by law Signup and view all the answers

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?

It did not extinguish his liability for quasi-delict Signup and view all the answers