Article 102 Revised Penal Code

Article 102 of the Revised Penal Code is about Subsidiary civil liability of innkeepers, tavernkeepers and proprietors of establishments. It is under Chapter One (Person Civilly Liable For Felonies) of Title Five (Civil Liability) of the Code.

Subsidiary civil liability of innkeepers, tavernkeepers and proprietors of establishments

In default of the persons criminally liable, innkeepers, tavernkeepers, and any other persons or corporations shall be civilly liable for crimes committed in their establishments, in all cases where a violation of municipal ordinances or some general or special police regulation shall have been committed by them or their employees.

Innkeepers are also subsidiarily liable for the restitution of goods taken by robbery or theft within their houses from guests lodging therein, or for the payment of the value thereof, provided that such guests shall have notified in advance the innkeeper himself, or the person representing him, of the deposit of such goods within the inn; and shall furthermore have followed the directions which such innkeeper or his representative may have given them with respect to the care and vigilance over such goods. No liability shall attach in case of robbery with violence against or intimidation of persons unless committed by the innkeeper’s employees.

See also: Article 101 Revised Penal Code