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Torts and Damages: A Comprehensive Guide Based on De Leon In the realm of Philippine Civil Law, few subjects are as practical and litigated as . Hector S. De Leon, along with Hector M. De Leon Jr., provides one of the most authoritative, clear, and frequently cited textbooks on this subject. Their work, typically titled Comments and Cases on Torts and Damages , is a staple in Philippine law schools and a valuable resource for practitioners navigating liability, negligence, and compensation.

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: The work has undergone multiple revisions to stay current with Philippine jurisprudence, with recent editions including 2019 and 2024 versions. De Leon Jr

Article 2176 states: “Whoever by act or omission causes damage to another, there being fault or negligence, is obliged to pay for the damage done. Such fault or negligence, if there is no pre-existing contractual relation between the parties, is called a quasi-delict and is governed by the provisions of this Chapter”.

De Leon also includes the category of (Reckless Imprudence under Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code), where the negligent act is so severe that it constitutes a crime. In such cases, the civil liability arising from the crime under Article 100 of the RPC can run concurrently with a quasi-delict action under Article 2177 of the Civil Code.