Practice question
A sudden fire threatens a crowded neighboring building. The only effective immediate escape route requires breaking a privately owned gate, causing limited damage far smaller than the imminent harm. The emergency and necessity are established. Under Article 432, which statement is correct?
- The owner may prohibit entry regardless of the comparative danger
- The owner cannot prohibit the necessary interference but may demand indemnity from the person benefited
- The gate becomes public property permanently
- The person benefited is categorically immune from indemnity
- Article 432 applies only if the owner caused the fire
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 427–434: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
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