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Article 2183Quasi-delicts
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The possessor of an animal or whoever may
make use of the same is responsible for the damage
which it may cause, although it may escape or be lost.
This responsibility shall cease only in case the damage
should come from force majeure or from the fault of the
person who has suffered damage. (1905)
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