The owner of a machine or motor vehicle is liable for injury caused by it, notwithstanding that the injury was caused by a person who was not authorized to operate, handle or drive the machine or vehicle.
Civil Code
2015 English source edition · Current applicability not established.
This is the 2015 English-language edition attributed in its front matter to the Ministry of Justice. Eri Atlas has not independently verified the translation, later changes, or whether the text is currently in force. Nine passages are incomplete in the available scan and are identified where they occur.
Article 1628
Machines and Motor Vehicles · Preserved transcription; page attribution imported from the source collection. Verify against the original.
He is not liable where he proves that, at the time when the injury was caused, the machine or vehicle had been stolen from him.
Whosoever has received the machine or vehicle for purposes of personal benefit is also liable for injury caused by it, while in his holding. However, an employee who has charge of the machine or vehicle on behalf of the owner or another person, is not liable for injury caused by it, unless such injury is due to his fault.
The owner who has paid compensation to the victim may recover from the holder of the machine or vehicle. He may claim to be indemnified in full, unless the injury be due to his fault or that of a person for whom he is answerable.