[Solved] A and B are married with a son C who is 19 years old and living in their company. A asked C to drive the family car on their way to their province in Ilocos Norte. The car met an accident resulting in the death of D, a pedestrian. Who may be liable for damages?

Q.	A and B are married with a son C who is 19 years old and living in their company. A asked C to drive the family car on their way to their province in Ilocos Norte. The car met an accident resulting in the death of D, a pedestrian. Who may be liable for damages?
A.	C is solely liable because he has already been emancipated hence, liable for all acts of civil life;
B.	A and B because under the law, if a child is 18 and above but below the age of 21 and living in the company of the parents and performs acts or omission causing damage to another, the parents are liable;
C.	A, B and C are solidarily liable;
D.	A only because he is the head of the family.
Answer» B. A and B because under the law, if a child is 18 and above but below the age of 21 and living in the company of the parents and performs acts or omission causing damage to another, the parents are liable;

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