Civil Law, 2020 Bar — Question VI

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A 100-year-old tree inside a university was uprooted by strong winds caused by a super typhoon. This was despite the university's prior efforts to maintain the strength of the tree's roots. The tree was blown away until it hit a nearby fast-food restaurant where a Bar candidate was reviewing for the Bar Examinations. The Bar candidate, who was then the only person dining inside the fast-food restaurant, suffered physical injuries. The super typhoon was enabled by climate change. Can the university be held liable for the physical injuries suffered by the Bar candidate? Explain briefly.

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