Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Get a cited, plain-language answer from 184,000+ statutes and decisions — free, no sign-up.
Arrastre Operator Liability: Proving Diligence in Cargo Handling
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on arrastre operator negligence, burden of proof, and liability for damaged cargo under custody.
Negligence and Maritime Law: Res Ipsa Loquitur in Cargo Handling Disputes
When a hidden metal bar in a ship's cargo hold damages an arrastre operator's unloader, who pays? The Supreme Court applies res ipsa loquitur.
Contractor and Subcontractor Liability for Negligence in Cargo Handling
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on liability of contractors and subcontractors for negligence of employees in cargo delivery operations.
Preliminary Injunction vs. Government Bidding: PPA v. Cipres Stevedoring (G.R. No. 145742)
The Supreme Court ruled that courts cannot stop government cargo handling bids, and that a hold-over permit creates no vested right to a contract.