Text of the provision
Art. 517. All the owners who participate in the benefits arising from the works referred to in the two preceding articles, shall be obliged to contribute to the expenses of construction in proportion to their respective interests. Those who by their fault may have caused the damage shall be liable for the expenses.
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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
Everyone who benefits from the works described in the two preceding articles must contribute to the cost of construction in proportion to his interest. But whoever caused the damage through his own fault bears the expenses.
Related provisions
- Article 516 — Clearing Obstructions To Water.
- Article 518 — Suppletory Law On Waters.
Cases interpreting this article
- Authorities on this article will be added here as each is verified against primary sources.
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