Article 1146
ELI5— what this means for you
Actions based on injury to the rights of the plaintiff and actions for quasi-delict (negligence/tort) prescribe in 4 years from the time the cause of action accrued.
Key point
You have 4 years to file a civil case for negligence (quasi-delict) or injury to your rights.
Official text — RA 386
The following actions must be instituted within four years:
(1) Upon an injury to the rights of the plaintiff;
(2) Upon a quasi-delict;
However, when the action arises from or out of any act, activity, or conduct of any public officer involving the exercise of powers or authority arising from Martial Law including the arrest, detention and/or trial of the plaintiff, the same must be brought within one (1) year. (As amended by PD No. 1755, Dec. 24, 1980.)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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