Civil Code Art. 23: Human Relations (n)

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 23
Topic: Human Relations (n)
Status: In force
Book: Preliminary Title
Chapter: CHAPTER 2 Human Relations (n)
Year: 1949

The provision

Even when an act or event causing damage to another's property was not due to the fault or negligence of the defendant, the latter shall be liable for indemnity if through the act or event he was benefited.

Civil Code, Art. 23 is found in CHAPTER 2 Human Relations (n) of Preliminary Title of the Civil Code of the Philippines (Republic Act No. 386).

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