Module 14 quiz

1. Which of the following is not a way to avoid construction disputes?

A. Use experienced professionals

B. Communicate clearly and regularly

*C. Avoid having a detailed contract

D. Plan for changes

2. What should be included in a well-drafted contract to avoid misunderstandings and disputes?

A. Project timeline

B. Payment terms

C. Dispute resolution mechanisms

*D. All of the above

3. What can unrealistic expectations about a construction project lead to?

A. A successful project completion

B. A cost-effective project

*C. Disputes

D. None of the above

4. Why is documenting everything important in avoiding disputes?

*A. It helps to establish a paper trail that can be referred to if a dispute arises.

B. It's not important

C. It's required by law

D. It's a waste of time

5. What should be included in the contract to avoid disputes arising from changes to the construction
project?

*A. Provisions for change orders

B. A detailed scope of work

C. Project timelines

D. None of the above

Answers:

1. C

2. D

3. C

4. A

5. A

1. Who filed a petition for review with the Court of Appeals in the case mentioned in GR No.220045-48?

a) Ski Construction Group, Inc.

b) MAPFRE Insular Insurance Corporation

*c) Wyeth Philippines, Inc.

d) CIAC Arbitrators

2. What was the subject of the dispute in the case mentioned in the digest GR No. 220045-48?

*a) A construction contract

b) An insurance policy

c) A labor dispute

d) A real estate transaction

3. What was the total amount that Wyeth Philippines, Inc. was ordered to pay in the arbitration award
issued by the CIAC?

*a) P79,067,008.67

b) P57,940,975.50

c) P79,000,000.00

d) P57,000,000.00

Answers:

1. c) Wyeth Philippines, Inc.

2. a) A construction contract

3. a) P79,067,008.67

1. Who was the petitioner in this case GR No. 212058?

a) R & G Construction Development and Trading, Inc.

*b) Star Electric Corporation

c) The Supreme Court of the Philippines

2. What was the main dispute in this case GR No. 212058?

a) The main contractor failed to pay the subcontractor

*b) The subcontractor abandoned the project and did not complete the work

c) Both parties agreed to terminate the contract

3. What was the decision of the court in this case GR No. 212058?

a) The court ruled in favor of Star Electric Corporation

*b) The court ruled in favor of R & G Construction Development and Trading, Inc.

c) The court ordered both parties to renegotiate the terms of the contract

4. What was the reason for the court's decision in GR No.212058?

*a) Star Electric Corporation did not complete the work according to the specifications in the contract

b) R & G Construction Development and Trading, Inc. failed to pay the remaining balance of the contract
price

c) Both parties failed to fulfill their contractual obligations

5. What was the penalty imposed by the court on Star Electric Corporation?

a) To pay the full amount of the contract price

*b) To pay the amount it had already received less the cost of correcting the defects in the work

c) To pay a fine for breach of contract

Answers:

1. b) Star Electric Corporation

2. b) The subcontractor abandoned the project and did not complete the work

3. b) The court ruled in favor of R & G Construction Development and Trading, Inc.

4. a) Star Electric Corporation did not complete the work according to the specifications in the contract

5. b) To pay the amount it had already received less the cost of correcting the defects in the work.

1. Why is clear communication important in avoiding construction disputes?

A. It helps to build trust between parties

B. It ensures that everyone is on the same page

C. It makes the project go faster

*D. All of the above

2. What can happen if changes to a construction project are not planned for?

A. The project can be completed faster

*B. Disputes can arise

C. The project can be completed under budget

D. None of the above

3. Why is using experienced professionals important in avoiding construction disputes?

*A. They are more likely to have the knowledge and expertise required to handle unforeseen issues

B. They are more likely to be cheaper than inexperienced professionals

C. They are more likely to cause disputes

D. None of the above

4. What can happen if a dispute arises during construction and there is no dispute resolution mechanism
in place?

A. The project will be delayed

B. The dispute will automatically be resolved in favor of the owner

*C. The dispute may end up in litigation, which can be time-consuming and expensive

D. None of the above

5. What can a project owner do to ensure that the construction project runs smoothly and avoids
disputes?

A. Hire experienced professionals

B. Communicate regularly with all parties involved in the project

C. Create a detailed contract

*D. All of the above

Answers:

1. D

2. B

3. A

4. C

5. D

1. Who was the petitioner in the FAJ Construction & Development Corporation vs. Susan M. Saulog
case?

a) Susan M. Saulog

b) The Supreme Court

*c) FAJ Construction & Development Corporation

d) The lower court

2. What was the dispute between the petitioner and the respondent in the FAJ Construction &
Development Corporation vs. Susan M. Saulog case?

a) A land ownership dispute

*b) A contract dispute for the construction of a residential building

c) A criminal case

d) A trademark dispute
3. What did FAJ Construction & Development Corporation argue in the case?

a) That Susan M. Saulog did not pay the agreed amount

b) That the termination of the contract was invalid

c) That Susan M. Saulog was not entitled to a refund of the payments made

*d) All of the above

4. What was the decision of the Supreme Court in the FAJ Construction & Development Corporation vs.
Susan M. Saulog case?

a) The case was dismissed

b) FAJ Construction & Development Corporation was awarded damages

c) Susan M. Saulog was ordered to pay more money to FAJ Construction & Development Corporation

*d) Susan M. Saulog was awarded damages and FAJ Construction & Development Corporation was
ordered to refund the payments made by her

Answers:

1. c) FAJ Construction & Development Corporation

2. b) A contract dispute for the construction of a residential building

3. d) All of the above

4. d) Susan M. Saulog was awarded damages and FAJ Construction & Development Corporation was
ordered to refund the payments made by her

1. Who filed the complaint in the case of Shangri-La Properties, Inc. v. BF Corporation?

a) BF Corporation

*b) Shangri-La Properties, Inc.

c) Mandaluyong City government

d) The Supreme Court

2. What did Shangri-La Properties claim in its complaint?

a) That BF Corporation sold the property to the Mandaluyong City government

*b) That BF Corporation breached a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the sale of the property

c) That the property was owned by the Supreme Court

d) That the property was located in a different city

3. What did the trial court rule in the case GR No. 187552-53?

*a) That BF Corporation had sold the property to Shangri-La Properties

b) That the MOA between Shangri-La Properties and BF Corporation was not valid

c) That the Mandaluyong City government had no right to purchase the property

d) That the property was owned by the Supreme Court

4. What did the Court of Appeals rule in the case GR No. 187552-53?

a) That BF Corporation had sold the property to Shangri-La Properties

*b) That the MOA between Shangri-La Properties and BF Corporation was not valid

c) That the Mandaluyong City government had no right to purchase the property

d) That the property was owned by the Supreme Court

5. What did the Supreme Court rule in the case GR No. 187552-53?

a) That BF Corporation had sold the property to Shangri-La Properties

b) That the MOA between Shangri-La Properties and BF Corporation was not valid

c) That the Mandaluyong City government had no right to purchase the property

*d) That the MOA between Shangri-La Properties and BF Corporation was valid and binding

Answers:

1. b

2. b

3. a

4. b
5. d

1. Who were the parties involved in the case GR No.133909?

a) Philippine National Construction Corporation and Manila Construction Enterprises

*b) Philippine National Construction Corporation and Mars Construction Enterprises

c) Manila Construction Corporation and Mars Construction Enterprises

d) Manila National Construction Corporation and Mars Construction Enterprises

2. What kind of contract did Philippine National Construction Corporation and Mars Construction
Enterprises enter into?

a) A sales contract

*b) A construction contract

c) A lease contract

d) A service contract

3. What was the reason for the delay in the construction project GR No. 133909?

a) Lack of manpower

*b) Lack of materials and equipment

c) Lack of funds

d) Lack of technical expertise

4. What provision in the contract allowed for an extension of time for completion of the project GR
No.133909?

*a) The force majeure clause

b) The termination clause

c) The payment clause

d) The arbitration clause

5. What did Mars Construction Enterprises do when it encountered delays in the construction project?
a) Terminated the contract

*b) Filed a request for an extension of time

c) Demanded payment in full

d) Sued Philippine National Construction Corporation for damages

6. How did Philippine National Construction Corporation respond to Mars Construction Enterprises'
request for an extension of time?

a) Granted the extension of time

*b) Denied the extension of time

c) Sued Mars Construction Enterprises for breach of contract

d) Offered to pay additional compensation

7. What did the trial court rule in favor of in the case?

a) Philippine National Construction Corporation

*b) Mars Construction Enterprises

c) Both parties

d) Neither party

8. What did the Court of Appeals affirm in its decision?

a) The trial court's ruling in favor of Philippine National Construction Corporation

*b) The trial court's ruling in favor of Mars Construction Enterprises

c) That the case should be dismissed

d) That both parties were at fault

9. What did the Supreme Court do with the case when it was appealed to them?

a) Dismissed the case

b) Ruled in favor of Philippine National Construction Corporation

c) Ruled in favor of Mars Construction Enterprises

*d) Affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeals

10. What lesson can be learned from the case of Philippine National Construction Corporation vs. Mars
Construction Enterprises?

*a) The importance of observing the terms and conditions of a contract

b) The importance of suing for damages immediately

c) The importance of terminating contracts as soon as there are delays

d) The importance of ignoring force majeure clauses in a contract

Answers: 1. b, 2. b, 3. b, 4. a, 5. b, 6. b, 7. b, 8. b, 9. d, 10. a.