Article 23
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
ELI5— what this means for you
Even if a person was not at fault (no negligence and no intent), but a third party causes damage, the third party bears the responsibility. This protects innocent people harmed by others' actions.
Official text — RA 386
Even when an act or event causing damage to another's property was not due to the fault or negligence of the defendant, the latter shall be liable for indemnity if through the act or event he was benefited.
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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