Article 2177 is part of the Civil Code of the Philippines, which deals with the legal principles governing obligations and contracts, including liability for damages.
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Article 2177 of the Civil Code of the Philippines 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."In simpler terms, Article 2177 holds individuals liable for damages caused to others due to their:1. Fault2. Negligence3. Omission (failure to act)This article applies to cases without prior contractual relationships between parties, classified as quasi-delicts.Key points:1. Liability: Individuals are responsible for damages caused.2. Fault or Negligence: Proven fault or negligence is required for liability.3. No Contractual Relation: Applies to non-contractual situations.4. Quasi-Delict: Classification of fault or negligence without prior contractual relations.Examples:A driver's negligence causes a car accident, injuring another person.A property owner's failure to repair a broken staircase leads to injuries.A manufacturer's faulty product causes harm to consumers.To establish liability under Article 2177, the following must be proven:1. Damage or injury occurred.2. Fault or negligence was present.3. Causal connection between the fault/negligence and damage.
