An Act Fixing Two Years as the Term for the Prescription of the Crime of Libel and of a Civil Action Arising Therefrom
Act No. 2595, enacted on February 4, 1916, establishes a two-year prescription period for the crime of libel and any civil actions resulting from it. This means that individuals have two years from the date of publication to file charges or claims related to libel. The Act is effective immediately upon its passage.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2595
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
February 4, 1916
ACT NO. 2595
AN ACT FIXING TWO YEARS AS THE TERM FOR THE PRESCRIPTION OF THE CRIME OF LIBEL AND OF A CIVIL ACTION ARISING THEREFROM
SECTION 1. The crime of libel as well as the civil action arising therefrom shall prescribe two years after the publication of the libel.
SECTION 2. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
Enacted, February 4, 1916.
Cite This Law
An Act Fixing Two Years as the Term for the Prescription of the Crime of Libel and of a Civil Action Arising Therefrom, Act No. 2595, Feb 4, 1916 (Philippines)
An Act Fixing Two Years as the Term for the Prescription of the Crime of Libel and of a Civil Action Arising Therefrom, Act No. 2595 (Phil. 1916)
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