- Conceptual Approach to Torts and Damages (2020 Edition)
- Atty. Wilson A. Legaspi
- Publisher: Central Book Supply, Inc.
- ISBN: 978-621-02-1064-4
- No. of Pages: 342
- Size: 6 x 9
- Edition: 2020
Description:
This book is primarily divided into two parts. Part I consists of the following: (a) introduction, which tackles the
origin, evolution as well as the concept of torts under the Philippine jurisdiction; (b) general principles and basic concepts
of quasi-delict such as proximate cause, concurrent causes of action, negligence per se, presumptions of negligence, and res ipsa
loquitur; (c) the three kinds of torts, that is, negligence, intentional tort, and strict liability; (d) the defenses available in
tort cases such as contributory negligence, emergency rule, fortuitous event and the doctrine of assumption of risk; and, (e) the theory of vicarious liability.
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Description:
This book is primarily divided into two parts. Part I consists of the following: (a) introduction, which tackles the
origin, evolution as well as the concept of torts under the Philippine jurisdiction; (b) general principles and basic concepts
of quasi-delict such as proximate cause, concurrent causes of action, negligence per se, presumptions of negligence, and res ipsa
loquitur; (c) the three kinds of torts, that is, negligence, intentional tort, and strict liability; (d) the defenses available in
tort cases such as contributory negligence, emergency rule, fortuitous event and the doctrine of assumption of risk; and, (e) the theory of vicarious liability.