Practice question
Discuss the relationship between the Civil Code and Family Code when analyzing responsibility for a child's act. Avoid treating the old father-first wording as the complete current rule.
Legal references
- Civil Code Articles 2176 and 2180: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1949/ra_386_1949.html
- Family Code Articles 218–221: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/5/95173
- RA 6809 Section 3, amended Family Code Article 236: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6809_1989.html
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