: The primary foundation is Article 2176 of the Civil Code: "Whoever by act or omission causes damage to another, there being fault or negligence, is obliged to pay for the damage done" . II. The Concept of Quasi-Delict
De Leon emphasizes the rule. If you are driving a bus and a passenger is injured, the liability is contractual (culpa contractual). If you hit a pedestrian crossing the street, it is a quasi-delict (culpa aquiliana). torts and damages de leon
To successfully establish a claim for a quasi-delict under Article 2176 of the Civil Code, a plaintiff must prove three essential elements by a preponderance of evidence: : The primary foundation is Article 2176 of
by and Hector M. De Leon, Jr. . It is widely regarded as a staple for law students in the Philippines due to its structured approach to complex civil law concepts. Key Features & Methodology If you are driving a bus and a
means you can be held responsible for the actions of those you supervise or control.