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Aug 14, 2018 quasi-delict civil liability double recovery rules of court civil code supreme court

Quasi-Delict Claims Need No Reservation: Supreme Transport Ruling Explained

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that quasi-delict counterclaims may proceed without reservation in criminal cases, subject only to the ban on double recovery.

Apr 7, 2014 civil-procedure seafarer disability-compensation double-recovery final-judgment res-judicata

Loss of Earning Award Deleted: Final Decisions and Double Recovery in Philippine Seafarer Claims

Supreme Court clarifies that final judgments bind parties, but double recovery for loss of earning capacity is barred when disability compensation already paid.

Apr 3, 2000 vicarious liability quasi-delict civil liability criminal procedure employer liability double recovery

Vicarious Liability: Choosing Between Criminal and Civil Actions in Philippine Law

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when an employer can be held liable for employee negligence and the rule against double recovery.