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Elcano Vs Hill
Elcano Vs Hill
Issue:
Whether or not the present civil action for damages is already barred by the
acquittal of Reginald.
Held:
No. The acquittal of Reginald Hill in the criminal case has not extinguished his
liability for quasi-delicts, hence the acquittal is not a bar to the instant action
against him.
Art. 2177. 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 twice for the same act or omission
of the defendant.
Likewise, emancipation does not carry with it freedom to enter into transactions or
do any act that can give rise to judicial litigation. And surely, killing someone else
invites judicial action.