1. Without prejudice to the provision of Article (265) of this Law, if a person, even if they lack discernment, destroys or damages the property of another, they shall be liable for its equivalent if it is a fungible and its value if it is a non-fungible, taking into account the general provisions for compensation. 2. If the destruction is partial, the destroyer shall be liable for the diminution in value. If such diminution is substantial, the owner of the property shall have the option either to accept compensation for the diminution or to abandon the damaged property and take its value, taking into account the general provisions for compensation. 3. If a person destroys the property of another with the owner's permission, they shall not be liable.
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