Page 14 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 29. When the accused in a criminal

prosecution is acquitted on the ground that his

guilt has not been proved beyond reasonable

doubt, a civil action for damages for the same

act or omission may be instituted. Such action

requires only a preponderance of

evidence. Upon motion of the defendant, the

court may require the plaintiff to file a bond to

answer for damages in case the complaint

should be found to be malicious.

If in a criminal case the judgment of acquittal is

based upon reasonable doubt, the court shall

so declare. In the absence of any declaration to

that effect, it may be inferred from the text of

the decision whether or not the acquittal is due

to that ground.