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In Oposa v. Factoran, the Supreme Court recognized the right of minors to sue on behalf of whom?
- Only their parents
- Themselves and generations yet unborn
- Only the government
- Only environmental organizations
Answer
B. Themselves and generations yet unborn
Solution
The Court recognized the doctrine of intergenerational responsibility, allowing suits on behalf of future generations.
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