Section 672: Tort deemed to be committed

1) No person shall cause loss or damage, in any manner, to another person’s body, life or property or legally protected right or interest by reason of commission or omission done, whether by any default, negligence or recklessness on the part of himself or herself or of anyone else to whom he or she must bear obligation according to this Chapter.

2) If the parties do not have any prior contractual relationship in relation to any commission or omission referred to in sub-section (1), the loss or damage resulting from such a commission or recklessness shall be deemed to be a tort.

Explanation: For the purposes of this Chapter, the term “omission” means the state of failure of a person to do any act which the person is bound to do.

3) A person who commits a tort pursuant to sub-section (1) shall bear liability under this Chapter.