Actual Damages Flashcards
1
Q
Define Actual Damages
A
Actual or compensatory damages are those recoverable
because of pecuniary loss (in business, trade, property, profession,
job, or occupation). (Algarra v. Sandejas, 27 Phil. 284).
2
Q
What does Actual damages include?
A
(a) the value of the loss suffered (daño emergente);
(b) profi ts which were not obtained or realized (lucro cesante).
(Art. 2199; 8 Manresa 100).
3
Q
What is dano emergente?
A
the value of the loss suffered
4
Q
lucro cesante
A
profi ts which were not obtained or realized
