Quasi-contracts

Define quasi-contracts Quasi-contracts are those juridical relations arising from lawful, voluntary and unilateral acts of persons based on the principle that no one shall be unjustly enriched or benefited at the expense of another. Kinds of quasi-contracts 1. Nominate      a. Negotiorum gestio     ...
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Negotiorum Gestio

What is meant by negotiorum gestio? Negotiorum gestio refers to the juridical relation which arises when a person voluntarily takes charge of the agency or management of the business or property of another, without any power from the latter, as a consequence of which, he is obliged to continue the same until the termination of the affair...
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Antichresis

Define antichresis Antichresis is a contract by virtue of which the creditor acquires the right to receive the fruits of an immovable of his debtor, with the obligation to apply them to the payment of the interest, if owing, and thereafter to the principal of his credit. (Art. 2132, CC) Characteristics of antichresis 1. Accessory...
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Solutio Indebiti

What is meant by solutio indebiti? Solutio indebiti refers to the juridical relation which arises whenever a person unduly delivers a thing through mistake to another who has no right to demand it.  If something is received when there is no right to demand it, and it was unduly delivered through mistake, the obligation...
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