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(d) Z can claim moral damages against both defendants SUGGESTED ANSWER:
because the rules on damages arising from death due to a CIVIL LAW Answers to the BAR as Arranged by Topics (Year
quasi-delict are also applicable to death of a passenger caused 1990-2006)
by breach of contract by a common carrier (Arts. 1755. 1756, Yes, based on quasi-delict under the human relations
1764, 2206 and 2219. Civil Code). for quasi-delict may nonetheless prosper. The Supreme
provisions of the New Civil Code (Articles 19, 20 and 21)
Quasi-Delict (2005) because the act committed by the lessor is contrary to morals.
Under the law on quasi-delict, aside from the persons who Moral damages are recoverable under Article 2219
caused injury to persons, who else are liable under the (10) in relation to Article 21. Although the action is based on
following circumstances: quasi-delict and not on contract, actual damages may be
a) When a 7-year old boy injures his playmate while playing recovered if the lessee is able to prove the losses and
with his father's rifle. Explain. (2%) expenses she suffered.
SUGGESTED ANSWER:
The motion to dismiss should be granted, AVIS is not the
employer of Silvestre; hence, there is no right of action against
AVIS under Article 2180 of the Civil Code. Not being the
employer, AVIS has no duty to supervise Silvestre. Neither has
AVIS the duty to observe due diligence in the selection of its
customers. Besides, it was given in the problem that the cause
of the accident was the negligence of Silvestre.