De Leon |best| - Torts And Damages

Perhaps the most practical section of the book is the discussion on . The computation of damages is often where law students flounder. De Leon categorizes damages meticulously:

: Discussion of legal provisions, principles, and concepts. Examples : Practical illustrations of the law in action. torts and damages de leon

One of the first lessons De Leon emphasizes is that "Torts" in the Philippine context is broader than its common law counterpart. The keyword generally refers to Quasi-Delicts (Article 2176 to 2194, Civil Code), but the book also extensively covers Contracts (culpa contractual) and Crimes (culpa criminal). Perhaps the most practical section of the book

To internalize the framework, follow this mental map: torts and damages de leon

: For pecuniary loss (money, property) that can be proven.

De Leon categorizes damages into six distinct types: