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Question XV

2016 Bar · Mercantile Law · 1 sub-question

ABC Corp. is engaged in the pawnshop business involving cellphones, laptops and other gadgets of value. In order to expand its business and attract investors, it offered to any person who invests at least P100,000.00 a "Promissory Note" where it obligated itself to pay the holder a 50% return on investment within one month. Due to the attractive offer, many individuals invested in the company but not one of them was able to realize any profit after one month. Has ABC Corp. violated any law with its scheme? Explain. (5%)

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