Article 20

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Anyone who causes damage to another by violating a law must pay damages — even if the act was not criminal. This covers improper debt collection, illegal eviction, wrongful termination, and similar situations.

Official text — RA 386

Every person who, contrary to law, wilfully or negligently causes damage to another, shall indemnify the latter for the same.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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