Civil liability ex-delicto

By Persida Acosta

May 26, 2024 12:01 am

Dear PAO,

A case for estafa was filed against my husband. He was acquitted because of the failure of the prosecution to establish his guilt beyond reasonable doubt. However, he was still adjudged to pay the amount being claimed as civil liability. Is the acquittal not tantamount to the dismissal of the case and all other claims?

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