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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.

Jun 15, 2015 labor-law employee-rights employer-liability supreme-court philippines

Protecting Workers Employers Faulty Systems Cannot Justify Employee Penalties

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled that employers cannot penalize workers for systemic failures beyond their control.

Jun 15, 2015 registered-owner rule quasi-delict civil code article 2180 cross-claim bus accident vicarious liability

Registered-Owner Rule in Bus Accidents: Liability and Cross-Claims Explained

Learn how the registered-owner rule makes bus owners liable for accidents, and how they can recover via cross-claims.

Aug 23, 2012 civil procedure cross-claims compromise agreement quasi-delict solidary liability rules of court

Cross-Claims Survive Dismissal of Main Complaint Through Compromise Settlements

When a main complaint is dismissed via compromise, cross-claims among co-defendants may still proceed. The Supreme Court explains why.

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.