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Oct 22, 2023 civil law quasi-delict employer liability vehicle accidents solidary liability

Employer and Vehicle Owner Liability: Solidary vs. Vicarious Under Philippine Law

When a driver causes an accident, liability depends on presence. Learn the difference between solidary and vicarious liability.

Aug 6, 2023 theft qualified theft intent to gain good faith ownership disputes revised penal code

Intent to Gain in Theft Cases: Good Faith Ownership Claims Under Philippine Law

Philippine theft law requires intent to gain. Learn how a good faith belief in ownership can defeat criminal charges, citing Amarille v. People.

Jan 26, 2020 consent void contracts real estate mortgage civil code article 1332 supreme court

Consent in Contracts: Supreme Court Voids Mortgage for Lack of Genuine Agreement

Supreme Court voids mortgage where a bank misled an elderly woman into signing a loan document she believed was a mere guarantee.

Oct 1, 2019 murder revised penal code qualifying circumstances motor vehicle people v padal criminal law

When a Motorcycle Ride Makes a Killing Murder: People v. Padal Explained

A Supreme Court ruling shows how using a motorcycle to chase a victim can elevate a killing from homicide to murder under Philippine law.

Jul 17, 2014 quasi-delict vicarious liability res ipsa loquitur civil law damages negligence

Vehicle Accidents and Utility Posts: Liability Under Philippine Law

Learn how Philippine courts determine liability when a vehicle damages utility infrastructure, including negligence, vicarious liability, and damages.

Sep 29, 2005 certificate of registration vehicle ownership property law search and seizure exclusionary rule supreme court ruling

Certificate of Registration vs. Prior Title Claims: The Amante v. Serwelas Ruling on Vehicle Ownership

The Supreme Court in Amante v. Serwelas affirmed that a certificate of registration creates a strong presumption of ownership in property disputes.

May 15, 2005 criminal law murder vehicular homicide revised penal code supreme court

Vehicular Homicide vs. Murder: Intent and the Use of a Motor Vehicle

When does a fatal vehicular incident become murder? The Mallari case shows how intent and the use of a motor vehicle elevate the crime.

Jun 28, 2001 registered owner liability vehicle accidents civil law jurisprudence motor vehicle registration

Registered Vehicle Owner’s Liability for Accidents: Aguilar v. Commercial Savings Bank

Philippine law holds the registered vehicle owner primarily liable for accidents, even if another person was driving. Learn the rule and its practical impact.

Apr 20, 1999 search warrants probable cause criminal law constitutional rights kho v. makalintal

Valid Search Warrants in the Philippines: Probable Cause and Specificity

Philippine law requires probable cause and particular description for valid search warrants. Kho v. Makalintal clarifies how specific these must be.

Mar 22, 1998 rent-a-car liability quasi-delict vicarious liability insurance law philippine supreme court torts

Rent-a-Car Liability in the Philippines: When Is the Owner Liable for Lessee’s Negligence?

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when rent-a-car companies are liable for lessee negligence under quasi-delict and vicarious liability rules.