Article 34

RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines

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When a member of a city or municipal police force refuses or fails to render aid or protection to any person in danger, the municipality is subsidiarily liable for damages.

Official text — RA 386

When a member of a city or municipal police force refuses or fails to render aid or protection to any person in case of danger to life or property, such peace officer shall be primarily liable for damages, and the city or municipality shall be subsidiarily responsible therefor. The civil action herein recognized shall be independent of any criminal proceedings, and a preponderance of evidence shall suffice to support such action.

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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