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Question 13

2025 Bar · Civil Law · 1 sub-question

13. X hired Y as her driver for her daily commute to work. One Monday, X woke up an hour late. To get to work on time, she instructed Y to step on the pedal and drive fast. She also threatened to fire him if she got to work late or if he damaged her brand-new car during the drive. Afraid to lose his job, Y beat a red light along Osmeña Avenue. As a result, he hit a motorcycle, resulting in the death of the motorcycle driver. The bereaved family of the victim sued both X and Y for damages. X raised the defense that she was merely a passenger. As such, she could not be held liable for Y’s negligence. Is X correct? Reason(s).

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