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Mar 3, 2003 quasi-delict negligence vicarious liability civil code vehicular accident insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict Liability in Vehicular Accidents: When Negligence Is Proven

A look at a Supreme Court ruling on quasi-delict liability, negligence, and vicarious liability in a vehicular accident case.

Nov 11, 2002 quasi-delict negligence vicarious liability vehicular accident civil code insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict Liability in Vehicular Accidents: When Negligence and Vicarious Responsibility Apply

The Supreme Court clarifies negligence, proximate cause, and vicarious liability in a vehicular accident quasi-delict case under Articles 2176 and 2180.

Oct 21, 2002 quasi-delict negligence vicarious liability vehicular accident insurance subrogation civil code

Solid Rock vs Joint Survey: When Evidence Determines Fault in Vehicular Accidents

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies negligence and vicarious liability in vehicular accidents, emphasizing evidence over mere allegations in quasi-delict claims.

May 14, 2001 quasi-delict negligence vehicular accident vicarious liability civil code insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict and Vehicular Accidents: When Overtaking Leads to Liability in Philippine Courts

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies negligence, proximate cause, and vicarious liability in a vehicular accident quasi-delict case.

Apr 3, 2000 vicarious liability quasi-delict civil liability criminal procedure employer liability double recovery

Vicarious Liability: Choosing Between Criminal and Civil Actions in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when an employer can be held liable for employee negligence and the rule against double recovery.

Dec 21, 1998 vicarious liability counsel negligence client responsibility civil law supreme court ruling

The Client Is Bound by Counsel's Negligence: Vicarious Liability in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when a client is bound by counsel's actions, including negligent mistakes, and the limits of that rule.

Nov 16, 1998 vicarious liability quasi-delict employer negligence damages civil code

When Employers Are Liable for Employee Negligence: The MMTC Bus Case

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer vicarious liability for employee negligence, damages for death of a minor, and proof required.

Oct 5, 1998 quasi-delict negligence vicarious liability vehicular accident civil code insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict Liability in Vehicular Accidents: Lessons from a 2026 Supreme Court Ruling

A 2026 Supreme Court ruling clarifies negligence, proximate cause, and vicarious liability in Philippine vehicular accident claims.

Mar 22, 1998 rent-a-car liability quasi-delict vicarious liability insurance law philippine supreme court torts

Rent-a-Car Liability in the Philippines: When Is the Owner Liable for Lessee’s Negligence?

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when rent-a-car companies are liable for lessee negligence under quasi-delict and vicarious liability rules.