Every person who, contrary to law, wilfully or negligently causes damage to another, shall indemnify the latter for the same.
Civil Code · Preliminary Title
Chapter 2: Human Relations
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
Every person who, contrary to law, wilfully or negligently causes damage to another, shall indemnify the latter for the same.
Consolidated by Alleba from the text of Republic Act No. 386 (Lawphil and the Supreme Court E-Library). Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only. For information and research only, and not legal advice. For certified copies, refer to the Official Gazette or the issuing agency.