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Term: OBLIGATIO QUASI EX MALEFICIO
Definition: Obligatio quasi ex maleficio is a legal term in Roman law that refers to an obligation arising from a wrongdoing against the person or property of another, which creates liability. It is also known as obligatio quasi ex delicto. This type of obligation is enforceable in tort and is different from other types of obligations, such as contractual obligations or obligations recognized under jus civile.
Definition: Obligatio quasi ex maleficio is a legal term in Roman law that refers to an obligation that arises from a wrongdoing against the person or property of another. It is an obligation that is enforceable in tort, even if it is not covered by an obligatio ex delicto.
Example: If someone damages another person's property, they may be held liable for the cost of repairing or replacing the property. This is an example of an obligatio quasi ex maleficio because it arises from a wrongdoing against the property of another and creates liability.
This term is important in understanding the legal obligations that arise from torts and other wrongdoings in Roman law.