Civil Code Art. 2231: Exemplary damages in quasi-delict (gross negligence) (1949)

The provision

ARTICLE 2231. In quasi-delicts, exemplary damages may be granted if the defendant acted with gross negligence.

Related provisions

Civil Code Art. 2217 — Moral damages — definition
Civil Code Art. 2219 — Moral damages — recoverable cases
Civil Code Art. 2220 — Moral damages for breach of contract in bad faith
Civil Code Art. 2221 — Nominal damages
Civil Code Art. 2232 — Exemplary damages in contracts and quasi-contracts

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