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Civil Code, Art. 2000

Necessary Deposit · Formerly Art. 1784a of the old Civil Code

Statute
Civil Code
Article
Art. 2000
Topic
Necessary Deposit
Status
In force
Book
BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title
TITLE XII DEPOSIT
Chapter
CHAPTER 3 Necessary Deposit
Formerly
Art. 1784a of the old Civil Code
Year
1949

The provision

The responsibility referred to in the two preceding articles shall include the loss of, or injury to the personal property of the guests caused by the servants or employees of the keepers of hotels or inns as well as strangers; but not that which may proceed from any force majeure. The fact that travellers are constrained to rely on the vigilance of the keeper of the hotels or inns shall be considered in determining the degree of care required of him. (1784a)

Civil Code, Art. 2000 is found in CHAPTER 3 Necessary Deposit of TITLE XII DEPOSIT of BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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