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Jan 4, 2022 reckless imprudence criminal law damage to property physical injuries article 365 revised penal code

Reckless Imprudence Penalties for Damage to Property and Physical Injuries

Explaining how Philippine courts penalize reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property and physical injuries, based on a 2022 Supreme Court ruling.

Nov 24, 2019 malicious mischief property disputes revised penal code supreme court criminal law

Malicious Mischief in Property Disputes: What the Supreme Court Said

The Supreme Court clarifies when destroying property in a dispute becomes malicious mischief, and why claims of ownership do not justify taking the law into one's own hands.

May 15, 2011 subsidiary liability employer liability criminal negligence revised penal code vicarious liability philippine law

Employer’s Subsidiary Liability for Employee Crimes: The Calang Ruling

Employers are only subsidiarily liable for employees’ criminal acts. The Calang ruling explains when and how this liability applies.

Jun 15, 2005 torts negligence local government liability moral damages exemplary damages road safety

Road Repair Responsibility When Negligence Leads to Liability

When road diggings lack warning devices, local governments may be liable for damages. The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on negligence, moral damages, and gross negligence.

Oct 17, 2000 subsidiary liability criminal negligence employer liability revised penal code catacutan case reckless imprudence

Employer Subsidiary Liability in Philippine Criminal Law: The Catacutan Doctrine

Philippine employers can be held subsidiarily liable for damages from employees' criminal negligence. Learn the rules from Catacutan v. Heirs of Kadusale.