Civil Code · Book II: Property, Ownership, and Its Modifications · Title VIII: Nuisance

Article 697

Unamended since 1950

Current text, as of October 24, 2026

The abatement of a nuisance does not preclude the right of any person injured to recover damages for its past existence.

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 Book I provisions on marriage, family relations and parental authority were repealed by the Family Code (Executive Order No. 209, 1987) and are shown for reference only.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.