Text of the provision
Art. 701. If a civil action is brought by reason of the maintenance of a public nuisance, such action shall be commenced by the city or municipal mayor.
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
When a civil action is brought because a public nuisance is being maintained, the suit must be commenced by the city or municipal mayor.
Related provisions
- Article 700 — Duty Of District Health Officer.
- Article 702 — Choosing Extrajudicial Abatement.
Cases citing this article
- The City Government of Caloocan vs. Carmel Development Inc, G.R. No. 240255, January 25, 2023 — read the decision on LawPhil →
- Ferdinand A. Cruz vs. Judge Henrick F. Gingoyon (deceased), Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, Branch 117, Pasay City, G.R. No. 170404, September 28, 2011 — read the decision on LawPhil →
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