Summary of General Provisions: Definitions and Sources of Obligations under the Philippine Civil Code

Summary of General Provisions: Definitions and Sources of Obligations under the Philippine Civil Code

Definitions and Sources of Obligations

Under the Philippine Civil Code, obligations may arise from various legal sources. These include law, contracts, quasi-contracts, delict (criminal acts), and quasi-delict (torts). Each source imposes specific liabilities and responsibilities on the obligated party.

One. Obligations Arising from Law

Obligations derived directly from statutory provisions or judicial decisions are considered obligations arising from law. These are explicitly established by the Code or special laws and regulated accordingly.