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Question 9
9. A was adopted by X, the owner of a local chicken and beer restaurant. For several
years, X’s business had been struggling. To keep the business afloat, X incurred
several loans from banks in the total amount of PHP 2.5 million. One day, X figured
in an accident which caused his death, leaving A as his sole heir. Upon inventory,
X’s estate was appraised at PHP 1 million. Subsequently, the estate of X paid the
banks the entire value of the estate in the amount of PHP 1 million. But the banks
still sued A for the unpaid portion of PHP 1.5 million. Will the action prosper?
Decide with reason(s).
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