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Aug 7, 2017 insurance law subrogation common carriers marine insurance civil code

Insurance Subrogation: Establishing Insurer's Rights Against Third-Party Carriers

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when insurers can recover from carriers via subrogation, and when presenting the insurance policy is required.

Jan 11, 2011 insurance law hotel liability necessary deposit bailment subrogation civil code

Hotel Liability for Lost Vehicles: Necessary Deposits Under Philippine Law

When a hotel valet loses a guest's vehicle, who pays? Philippine law on necessary deposits and the Durban Apartments ruling explain.

Aug 18, 2004 carrier liability cargo damage notice requirement warsaw convention air waybill insurance subrogation

Enforcing Time Limits: Carrier Liability Hinges on Timely Notice of Cargo Damage

Timely written notice of cargo damage is a condition precedent to suing a carrier. The Supreme Court explains why in Federal Express v. American Home Assurance.

Feb 16, 1998 quasi-delict civil liability negligence vehicular accident insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict vs Criminal Negligence: Civil Liability in Philippine Accidents

The Supreme Court clarifies when a driver's negligence creates civil liability under quasi-delict, even without a criminal conviction.