Article 2176

RA 386 · Civil Code of the PhilippinesKey provision

ELI5— what this means for you

Quasi-delict (tort): whoever causes damage to another through fault or negligence — even without a contract — must pay for the damage. This covers car accidents, medical negligence, and other harm from carelessness.

Key point

You can sue for damages even without a contract if someone's negligence hurt you.

Official text — RA 386

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. (1902a)

Source: lawphil.net (RA 386 as amended)

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