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Article 2177Quasi-delicts
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Responsibility for fault or negligence under
the preceding article is entirely separate and distinct
from the civil liability arising from negligence under the
Penal Code. But the plaintiff cannot recover damages
twice for the same act or omission of the defendant.(n)
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