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Feb 28, 2000 banking law mortgage fraud negligence last clear chance civil law supreme court

Breach of Banking Duty: Bank Liable for Mortgage Fraud Due to Negligence in Identifying Impostors

Philippine Supreme Court holds bank liable for mortgage fraud when it failed to verify impostors' identity, applying the last clear chance doctrine.

Feb 4, 2000 mortgage bad faith due diligence unregistered land philippine national bank property law

Mortgage in Bad Faith: Due Diligence in Unregistered Land Transactions

When a bank fails to verify ownership of unregistered land before accepting it as collateral, it acts in bad faith and loses protection as a mortgagee.

Jan 31, 2000 common carrier negligence overtaking traffic law civil code labor law

Overtaking at a Curve and Common Carrier Liability: Mallari v. Court of Appeals

A jeepney driver's reckless overtaking at a curve makes both driver and owner liable for a passenger's death.

Dec 29, 1999 medical malpractice res ipsa loquitur negligence torts damages supreme court

When Medical Care Turns to Negligence: Understanding Res Ipsa Loquitur in Philippine Medical Malpractice

The Supreme Court explains res ipsa loquitur in medical malpractice through a patient who suffered brain damage during anesthesia before surgery.

Dec 23, 1999 electrocution negligence damages electric cooperative personal injury philippine law

Electrocution and Liability: Negligence and Damages in Philippine Law

A Supreme Court ruling on electric cooperative liability for electrocution, negligence, and damages under Philippine law.

Jun 28, 1999 judicial accountability gross ignorance of the law administrative liability philippine judges supreme court

When Judges Are Held Liable for Gross Ignorance of the Law in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court holds judges administratively liable for gross ignorance of the law, setting standards for judicial competence and accountability.

Dec 22, 1998 cashier negligence public funds government accountability commission on audit pd 1445 administrative law

Cashier Negligence and Liability: Safeguarding Public Funds in the Philippines

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on cashier negligence and accountability for lost public funds, with rules on safekeeping and COA relief.

Dec 12, 1997 common carriers private carriers cargo damage liability philippine law carriage of goods

Private vs Common Carriers: Understanding Liability for Cargo Damage in the Philippines

Philippine law distinguishes private from common carriers, affecting liability for cargo damage. Learn the rules and practical implications.

Sep 5, 1997 medical malpractice negligence civil law torts philippine law

Medical Malpractice in the Philippines: Navigating Negligence Claims

Learn how Philippine courts handle medical malpractice and negligence claims, including key legal principles and practical guidance.

Apr 28, 1997 medical malpractice res ipsa loquitur negligence torts philippine law

Medical Malpractice Proving Negligence and the Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur in the Philippines

Learn how Philippine courts apply res ipsa loquitur in medical malpractice cases and what patients must prove to establish negligence.

Mar 27, 1996 fiduciary duty administrative law government officials gross neglect judiciary public accountability

Consequences of Neglecting Fiduciary Duties: A Guide for Philippine Government Officials

Learn how a judge's four-year delay in remitting court funds led to a P20,000 fine for gross neglect of duty.