Article 2183

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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The owner or possessor of an animal is responsible for damages caused by the animal — even if the animal escapes or strays, unless the damage was caused by force majeure or the fault of the injured person.

Official text — RA 386

The possessor of an animal or whoever may make use of the same is responsible for the damage which it may cause, although it may escape or be lost. This responsibility shall cease only in case the damage should come from force majeure or from the fault of the person who has suffered damage. (1905)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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