Article 2142
RA 386 · Civil Code of the Philippines
ELI5— what this means for you
A quasi-contract is a lawful, voluntary act based on the principle that no one should unjustly enrich themselves at another's expense. Even without a formal contract, the law creates obligations.
Official text — RA 386
Certain lawful, voluntary and unilateral acts give rise to the juridical relation of quasi-contract to the end that no one shall be unjustly enriched or benefited at the expense of another. (n)
Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)
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