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Liability and Malpractice - Theory & Concepts

A theoretical overview of the civil, criminal, and administrative liabilities faced by civil engineers, and the concept of professional malpractice.

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Article 1723 Liability Timeline

Determine the prescription period for actions arising from building collapse under Article 1723 of the Civil Code.

Calculation Result

The collapse occurred 10 years after completion. This is within the 15-year liability period. The engineer/contractor is liable. Action must be filed within 10 years (by 2030).
Liability: 2020−2010=10≤15 years\text{Liability: } 2020 - 2010 = 10 \le 15 \text{ years}

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