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Feb 16, 2010 employer liability quasi-delict due diligence negligence civil law damages

Employer Liability for Employee Negligence: Proving Due Diligence in Philippine Law

When can an employer be held liable for an employee's negligence? The Supreme Court explains the due diligence defense in Philippine Hawk v. Lee.

Nov 2, 2006 torts negligence railroad quasi-delict damages civil code

Railroad Negligence: Defining the Scope of Duty and Liability at Railroad Crossings

Philippine National Railways v. Brunty clarifies railroad crossing safety duties, contributory negligence, and damage awards under Philippine tort law.

Feb 28, 2000 banking law mortgage fraud negligence last clear chance civil law supreme court

Breach of Banking Duty: Bank Liable for Mortgage Fraud Due to Negligence in Identifying Impostors

Philippine Supreme Court holds bank liable for mortgage fraud when it failed to verify impostors' identity, applying the last clear chance doctrine.

Apr 20, 1999 rear-end collision negligence proximate cause personal injury traffic law philippines

Rear-End Collision Liability in the Philippines: Negligence and Proximate Cause

Philippine courts presume the rear driver at fault in rear-end collisions. Learn the rules on negligence and proximate cause from Raynera v. Hiceta.

Dec 10, 1998 employer liability vehicular accident due diligence negligence labor law quasi-delict

Employer Liability in Philippine Vehicular Accidents: Due Diligence and Negligence Explained

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability for driver negligence in vehicular accidents, covering due diligence and contributory negligence defenses.