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Sources Of Obligation:

4. DELICTS ( OBLIGATION EX MALEFICIO or EX DELICTO )-

Governing rules:

1. Pertinent provisions of the RPC and other penal laws subject to Art 2177

Civil Code:

Art 100, RPC – Every person criminally liable for a felony is also civilly liable.

2. Chapter 2, Preliminary Title, on Human Relations ( Civil Code )

3. Title 18 of Book IV of the Civil Code – on damages

What Civil Liability arising from a Crime includes?

a. restitution

b. reparation of damage caused

c. indemnity for consequential damages

Effect of Acquittal in Criminal Case:

when acquittal is due to reasonable doubt – no civil liability

when acquittal is due to exempting circumstances – there is civil liability

when there is preponderance of evidence – there is civil liability