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Elcano v. Hill: Civil Liability Appeal by Nathaniel Niño Tang is a document available to read on EtoBox.

Reginald Hill, a minor, caused the death of Agapito. Reginald was acquitted in criminal court due to lack of intent, but a civil suit was subsequently filed. The court held that (1) the civil suit is not barred by the criminal acquittal, as criminal and civil liability are separate; and (2) Article 2180 imposing parental liability can still apply to Reginald

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Nathaniel Niño Tang

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