Cap. 16 · Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Cap. 16 Art. 1133Liability for damages in case of non-performance.
Sub-title IV
The debtor, even though there has been no bad faith on his part, shall be liable for damages, where competent, both for the non-performance of the obligation as well as for the delay in the performance thereof, unless he proves that the non-performance or delay was due to an extraneous cause not imputable to him.