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Jun 15, 2015 registered-owner rule vehicle accidents torts civil code cross-claim vicarious liability

Registered Owner vs Actual Operator: Who Pays in Vehicle Accidents?

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies the registered-owner rule in vehicle accidents and the right to reimbursement via cross-claim against the actual operator.

Dec 22, 2014 employer liability quasi-delict due diligence vehicular accident civil code damages

Employer Liability for Vehicular Accidents: Proving Due Diligence in Hiring Drivers

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies employer liability for driver negligence, emphasizing documentary proof of due diligence in hiring and supervision.

Nov 15, 2010 civil procedure summary judgment execution finality rules of court

Partial Summary Judgments: Why They Are Not Immediately Executable

A partial summary judgment is interlocutory, not final. It cannot be executed while the main case is pending, explains Philippine Business Bank v. Chua.

Apr 17, 1997 criminal law counterclaim damages malicious prosecution rule 111 cabaero v. cantos

Counterclaims in Criminal Cases: When Can the Accused Seek Damages?

The Supreme Court in Cabaero v. Cantos clarifies when an accused may file a counterclaim for damages in a criminal case, and when a separate civil action is required.