The principles of the general law on damages are hereby adopted insofar as they are not inconsistent with this Code.
Civil Code · Book IV: Obligations and Contracts · Title XVIII: Damages
Chapter 1: General Provisions
Current text, as of October 24, 2026
The principles of the general law on damages are hereby adopted insofar as they are not inconsistent with this Code.
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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.