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Upholding Integrity: Consequences of Misconduct for Court Employees in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on grave misconduct by court employees, explaining penalties, ethical standards, and why resignation does not erase liability.
When Is a Bus Company Liable for Accidents? Employer Liability in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on bus company liability for driver negligence, damages, and employer responsibility under civil law.
Bouncing Checks and Civil Liability: Why You Can't Sue Separately for a BP 22 Violation in the Philippines
Learn why a bounced check can lead to estafa prosecution, not just BP 22, and what this means for your civil remedies.
When Judges Ignore Court Directives: Administrative Consequences in the Philippines
Philippine Supreme Court rulings show judges who disregard court directives face administrative liability, including fines, suspension, or dismissal from service.
Supreme Court on Quasi-Delict Negligence in Vehicular Accidents: Subrogation and Vicarious Liability
The Supreme Court affirms insurer's subrogation claim, ruling on negligence, proximate cause, and vicarious liability in a vehicular accident case.
Moral Integrity in Public Service: Court Employee Sanctioned for Immoral Conduct
Court interpreter fined P50,000 for illicit affair with married man. Resignation does not erase administrative liability in the judiciary.
Accountability in Public Office: Understanding Malversation of Public Funds in the Philippines
The Supreme Court explains the elements of malversation of public funds and why restitution does not erase criminal liability for accountable officers.
Personal Liability of Corporate Officers: When Are They Responsible for Company Debts
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when corporate officers and directors can be held personally liable for corporate obligations and debts.
Quasi-Delict Liability and Negligence in Vehicular Accidents: Insights from G.R. No. 279772
Supreme Court affirms quasi-delict liability for negligent driving, clarifying rules on overtaking, right of way, and vicarious liability of employers.
Bouncing Checks Law: When Acquittal Does Not Erase Civil Liability
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that acquittal in a B.P. 22 case does not automatically extinguish civil liability for dishonored checks.
When Can You Intervene in a Philippine Case? Cayanan v. North Star Analysis
Learn when courts allow intervention in Philippine cases through Cayanan v. North Star, and how civil liability survives criminal acquittal.
Quasi-Delict Liability in Vehicular Accidents: When Negligence and Vicarious Liability Apply
Supreme Court affirms joint liability of driver and owner in a vehicular accident, clarifying negligence, proximate cause, and vicarious liability under the Civil Code.
Reckless Driving and Road Accidents: Understanding Liability in Philippine Law
A Supreme Court ruling on reckless imprudence clarifies when a driver is criminally liable for a road accident. Learn the rules.
Bouncing Checks LAW Restructuring Agreements DO NOT Automatically Extinguish Criminal Liability
A restructuring agreement does not automatically extinguish criminal liability for bouncing checks. Learn the legal distinction.
Liability in Maritime Charters: Who Pays When the Ship Goes Down
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies who bears liability when a chartered vessel sinks, applying the Civil Code over the Code of Commerce.
Parental Liability in Statutory Rape: Philippine Law and Child Protection
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies statutory rape by a parent, penalties under RA 9346, and damages awarded to minor victims.
When Barangay Conciliation Delays Summary Procedure: A Lesson from Diaz v. Gestopa
A judge's referral of an unlawful detainer case to barangay conciliation violated the Rules on Summary Procedure, resulting in administrative liability.
Why Judges Cannot Delay Summary Procedure Cases: Lessons from Diaz v. Gestopa
A judge's referral of an unlawful detainer case to barangay conciliation delayed summary proceedings and resulted in administrative liability.
Illegal Slowdown Strikes and Union Officer Liability: Lessons from Monterey Foods
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when union officers may be dismissed for illegal slowdown strikes after DOLE assumes jurisdiction.
Solidary Liability of Sureties: Understanding Your Obligations in Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that sureties solidarity liable with a debtor cannot use corporate rehabilitation stay orders to delay or avoid payment obligations.
Personal Liability of Public Officials: COA Disallowances and Due Process in Philippine Government Contracts
When can public officials be held personally liable for disallowed government payments? The Supreme Court explains the rules on due process and liability.
Employer’s Subsidiary Liability for Employee Crimes: The Calang Ruling
Employers are only subsidiarily liable for employees’ criminal acts. The Calang ruling explains when and how this liability applies.
Employer's Duty of Care: When Is a Philippine Company Liable for an Employee's Illness?
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies employer liability for employee illness under Article 161 of the Labor Code in Ocean Builders v. Cubacub.
Sandiganbayan Justices' Collegiality Breach: Administrative Liability Explained
Supreme Court holds Sandiganbayan justices liable for simple misconduct and unbecoming conduct for breaching collegiality in provincial hearings.