Answer each question with reason. A mere "YES" or "NO" answer, as applicable, will not be given any credit.

ESSAY QUESTIONS:

PROBLEM ONE:

Question 1.A. The hotel-keeper posted a notice to the effect that it is not responsible for the articles brought by guests. G, guest, lost his camera. Can G, hold the hotel-keeper liable?

Question 1.B.

Same example. An investigation disclosed that the camera was stolen by a person who entered the hotel and opened the door with the use of false key. Is the hotel-keeper liable?

PROBLEM TWO:

Question 2.A. D, debtor, C creditor, and G, guarantor for D's obligation of P50,000.00. Because of failure of D to pay, C sued D who was adjudged to pay interests, penalties and judicial costs in the amount P15,000.00. G claims that his liability is limited only to P50,000.00. Decide.

Question 2.B. Same parties, except that G binds himself to guarantee P55,000.00. D paid C P50,000.00. G refuses to pay P5,000.00 demanded by C. Decide.

PROBLEM THREE:

Question 3.A.

D, debtor, C, creditor, and G, guarantor for D's debt of P30,000.00. D paid C P20,0000.00. Subsequently, G, without notifying D, being unaware of the payment, paid C P30,000.00. G demands reimbursement from D who refuses. Decide.

Question 3.B. Same example. Suppose the guaranty is gratuitous, i.e., G makes the guaranty without compensation. Is G entitled to reimbursement? Decide.