as a legal wrong that causes harm, for which the violator is subject to civil liability. In the Philippine context, this is largely governed by the concept of Quasi-Delict (Art. 2176 of the Civil Code). Academia.edu Quasi-Delict vs. Tort
: 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 torts and damages de leon
According to De Leon, a tort is broadly defined as a civil wrong—independent of a contract—that results in injury to another and for which the law provides a remedy in the form of damages. In the Philippines, this is anchored in of the Civil Code: as a legal wrong that causes harm, for
has long been a staple for law students and practitioners, offering a structured analysis of "Quasi-delicts" under . This paper examines how De Leon’s work clarifies the intersection of fault, negligence, and the resulting obligation to pay for damages. II. The Triad of Quasi-Delicts Academia