There is sometimes a fine line between such a criminal case and a civil case. This is because criminal liability also carries civil liability. A crime is thought to hurt both the state and the person who was hurt, so it is the responsibility of both.
 
Most of the time, the civil action is already part of the criminal action. However, the person who was wronged can usually reserve the right to file a separate civil action, as long as he doesn't get paid twice for the same cause.
 
Also, civil action can be taken against people or organisations that haven't necessarily broken the law, but whose actions or lack of care may have violated the rights of another person or caused harm to that person or their property.
 
In a criminal case, the state brings charges against the person who broke the law. A civil case, on the other hand, is brought by one person or group against another person or group.
A criminal case could lead to jail time or other penalties, but a civil case is usually settled with money or by finding a solution to a dispute.
 
The way a civil case is filed is very different from how a criminal case is filed. Here's how to file a civil case in the Philippines, step by step:
 
Talk to a lawyer
If you're not sure if someone's actions are criminal or civil, you should talk to a lawyer. In either case, your lawyer will help you through the process, protect your rights, and help you reach the best possible outcome for the case.
 
File a complaint
The right place to file a complaint depends on what the case is about. Cases about property disputes (called "real actions") are filed in the right court where the property in question is located.
 
Cases that involve people (called "personal actions") are filed in the court where either the person who is suing or the person who is being sued lives.
 
If the defendant lives outside of the Philippines and the case is about something personal, you can file the complaint in a court near where you live. If the case is about property, the lawsuit could be filed in a court near the property.
 
When you file the complaint, you also have to pay fees based on a schedule.
The judge is then chosen by chance.
Make sure you serve the summons

After the complaint is filed, the defendant will be given the summons that goes along with it.
The proof that the summons was delivered is very important. Without it, the case could be thrown out. The law gives different ways to serve a summons. If the defendant can't be found, the law lets the court notice be put in a public place.
 
Your lawyer will do everything possible to make sure the summons is served correctly and within the time limit so the case can go well.