Article 2199

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Actual (compensatory) damages: the amount of loss actually suffered — provable and certain. This includes lost income, medical expenses, property damage, and other quantifiable losses.

Key point

Actual damages require proof — you must present receipts, payslips, and other documents to support your claim.

Official text — RA 386

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