Quasi-Delict

Delict

Actual

Article 2202. In crimes and quasi-delicts, the defendant shall be liable for all damages which are the natural and probable consequences of the act or omission complained of.It is not necessary that such damages have been foreseen or could have reasonably been foreseen by the defendant.

Contract Quasi-Contract Article 2201. In contracts and quasi-contracts, the damages for which the obligor who acted in good faith is liable shall be those that are the natural and probable consequences of the breach of the obligation, and which the parties have foreseen or could have reasonably foreseen at the time the obligation was constituted. In case of fraud, bad faith, malice or wanton attitude, the obligor shall be responsible for all damages which may be reasonably attributed to the non-performance of the obligation. Article 2220. Wilfull injury to property may be a legal ground for awarding moral damages if the court should find that , under the circumstances, such damages are justly due. The same rule applies to breaches of contract where the defendant acted fraudulently or in bad faith.

Moral

Article 2219 (2). Quasi-delicts causing physical injuries

Article 2219 (1). A criminal offense resulting in physical injuries; (3) seduction, absuction, rape, or other lascivious acts; (4) adultery or concubinage; (5) illegal or arbitrary detention or arrest; (6) illegal search; (7) liber slander or any other form of defamation; (8) malicious prosecution.

Law Article 2205. Damages may be recovered: 1) for loss or impairment of earning capacity in cases of temporary or permanent personal injury; 2) for injury to the plaintiff's business standing or commercial credit. Article 2217. "Though incapable of pecuniary computation, moral damages may be recovered if they are the proximate result of the defendant's wrongful act or omission; Article 2219 (10) acts and actions referred to in Articles 21, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34 and 35; Article 2219 (9) acts mentioned in Article 309; dereliction of duty

Nominal Temperate

Article 2222. The court may award nominal damages in every obligation arising from any source enumerated in Article 1157, or in every case where any property right has been invaded. Article 2224. Temperate or moderate damages, which are more than nominal but less than compensatory damages, may be recovered when the court finds that some pecuniary loss has been suffered but its amount cannot, from the nature of the case, be provided with certainty. Article 2226. Liquidated damages are those agreed upon by the parties to a contract, to be paid in case of breach thereof. Article 2230. In criminal offenses, exemplary damages as a part of the civil liability may be imposed when the crime was committed with one or more aggravating circumstances. Such damages are separate and distinct from fines and shall be paid to the offended party.

Liquidated

Exemplary

Article 2231. In quasi-delicts, exemplary damages may be granted if the defendant acted with gross negligence.

Article 2232. In contracts and quasi-contracts, the court may award exemplary damages if the defendant acted in a wanton, fraudulent, reckless, oppressive, or malevolent manner.

Article 32. "Exemplary damages may also be adjudicated"