Text of the provision
Art. 2177. Responsibility for fault or negligence under the preceding article is entirely separate and distinct from the civil liability arising from negligence under the Penal Code. But the plaintiff cannot recover damages twice for the same act or omission of the defendant.
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Civil Code of the Philippines, Republic Act No. 386, approved June 18, 1949, effective August 30, 1950. Reproduced in full; verified verbatim against the LawPhil and ChanRobles official-text renderings.
What this article means
Responsibility for quasi-delict is entirely separate and distinct from civil liability arising from negligence under the Penal Code — but the plaintiff cannot recover damages twice for the same act or omission.
Questions about this provision
Related provisions
- Article 2176 — Quasi-Delict Defined (Culpa Aquiliana).
- Article 2178 — Rules on Fraud and Negligence Apply.
Cases citing this article
- Supreme Transportation Liner, Inc. and Felix Q. Ruz vs. Antonio San Andres, G.R. No. 200444, August 15, 2018 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Rafael Reyes Trucking Corp. vs. People of the Philippines and Rosario P. Dy, etc, G.R. No. 129029, April 3, 2000 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Alastair John Kane vs. Patricia Roggenkamp, G.R. No. 214326, July 6, 2020 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Spouses Enrique Llonillo and Marites Llonillo vs. People of the Phillippines, G.R. No. 246787, January 30, 2024 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Gerry S. Fegarido and Linalie A. Milan vs. Almarina S. Alcantara, et al, G.R. No. 240066, June 13, 2022 — read the decision on LawPhil →
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