Page 210 - Important Provisions of The New Civil Code

Article 695. Nuisance is either public or private.

A public nuisance affects a community or

neighborhood or any considerable number of

persons, although the extent of the annoyance,

danger or damage upon individuals may be

unequal. A private nuisance is one that is not

included in the foregoing definition.

Article 697. The abatement of a nuisance does

not preclude the right of any person injured to

recover damages for its past existence.

Article 701. If a civil action is brought by reason

of the maintenance of a public nuisance, such

action shall be commenced by the city or

municipal mayor.