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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.

Apr 14, 1999 criminal law irresistible force duress exempting circumstance revised penal code conspiracy

Irresistible Force: When You Are Not Criminally Liable Under Philippine Law

The Supreme Court explains when acting under irresistible force or duress exempts a person from criminal liability, acquitting a tricycle driver of robbery with homicide.