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Article 2177

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

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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.

Official text — RA 386

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.(n)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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