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2012-07-30 |
LEONARDO-DE CASTRO, J. |
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| Every person criminally liable for a felony is also civilly liable.[50] Thus, when death occurs due to a crime, the following damages may be awarded: (1) civil indemnity ex delicto for the death of the victim; (2) actual or compensatory damages; (3) moral damages; (4) exemplary damages; (5) attorney's fees and expenses of litigation; and (6) interest, in proper cases.[51] This Court had previously declared that in cases of Murder and Homicide, civil indemnity and moral damages are awarded automatically. Indeed, such awards are mandatory without need of allegation and proof other than the death of the victim, owing to the fact of the commission of Murder or Homicide.[52] | |||||