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Mar 9, 2000 reckless imprudence criminal law vehicular accident negligence article 365 revised penal code

Reckless Imprudence in Vehicular Accidents: Negligence and Penalty Rules

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on reckless imprudence in vehicular accidents, explaining negligence standards, proximate cause, and penalty imposition under Article 365.

Jan 31, 2000 torts negligence common carrier vehicular accident overtaking civil code

Overtaking at a Curve: Determining Negligence and Liability in Vehicular Accidents

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on overtaking at curves, negligence presumption, and common carrier liability for passenger deaths.

Jan 18, 2000 civil law quasi-delict physical evidence traffic accidents vicarious liability evidence

Physical Evidence Prevails Over Witness Testimony in Traffic Collision Liability

Supreme Court ruling on vehicular accidents: physical evidence outweighs biased witness testimony in determining fault and liability.

Mar 15, 1999 parricide criminal law revised penal code intent evidence supreme court

When Accident Doesnt Excuse Murder Understanding Parricide AND Intent IN Philippine LAW

A police officer shoots his wife, claims accident, but the Supreme Court affirms parricide. Learn how intent and evidence work in Philippine criminal law.

Dec 10, 1998 employer liability vehicular accident due diligence negligence labor law quasi-delict

Employer Liability in Philippine Vehicular Accidents: Due Diligence and Negligence Explained

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability for driver negligence in vehicular accidents, covering due diligence and contributory negligence defenses.

Nov 11, 1998 parricide criminal law accident defense revised penal code philippine supreme court evidence

Accidental Shooting or Intentional Killing: Parricide and the Defense of Accident in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies when the defense of accident fails in parricide cases, explaining intent, negligence, and unlawful acts.

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.

May 19, 1998 car accidents personal injury evidence witness credibility negligence philippine law

Proving Fault in Philippine Car Accidents: Why Evidence and Witness Credibility Matter

Learn how Philippine courts decide car accident fault, why evidence and witness credibility matter, and key lessons from a Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 16, 1998 quasi-delict civil liability negligence vehicular accident insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict vs Criminal Negligence: Civil Liability in Philippine Accidents

The Supreme Court clarifies when a driver's negligence creates civil liability under quasi-delict, even without a criminal conviction.