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Mar 19, 2019 common carriers extraordinary diligence civil code stolen goods liability philippine law

Common Carriers and Stolen Goods: The Extraordinary Diligence Standard in the Philippines

Philippine law holds common carriers liable for stolen goods unless theft involved grave threat or irresistible force. Learn the extraordinary diligence standard.

Mar 25, 2014 torts negligence res ipsa loquitur damages cargo storage fortuitous event

Stored Goods Destroyed by Fire: When Negligence Overrides Fortuitous Events

Learn when storage facilities are liable for goods destroyed by fire, and how the Supreme Court applied res ipsa loquitur in ICTSI v. Chua.

Apr 21, 2005 common carrier maritime law fortuitous event cargo loss negligence insurance law

Common Carrier Liability: Negligence and Fortuitous Events in Cargo Loss

When cargo is lost at sea, who pays? Philippine law on common carriers, negligence, and the act of God defense explained.

Mar 11, 2004 unlawful detainer judicial accountability rules of court ejectment code of judicial conduct

Judicial Accountability in Unlawful Detainer Cases: The Montemayor Ruling

A Supreme Court ruling on a judge's delay in an ejectment case underscores the strict timelines and impartiality required of Philippine courts.