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Jan 11, 2016 reckless imprudence criminal law traffic duty of care article 365 overtaking

Reckless Driving and the Duty of Care: What Senit v. People Means for Motorists

The Supreme Court affirms that overtaking another vehicle demands a high degree of care, and explains when trial in absentia is valid.

Mar 30, 2015 quasi-delict negligence vicarious liability land transportation civil code

Negligence and Vicarious Liability in Road Accidents: Insights from G.R. No. 279772

The Supreme Court affirms that overtaking on a road shoulder constitutes negligence, holding both driver and employer solidarily liable for damages.

Oct 10, 2011 quasi-delict negligence vehicular accident civil code vicarious liability

Quasi-Delict Liability and Negligence in Vehicular Accidents: Insights from G.R. No. 279772

Supreme Court affirms quasi-delict liability for negligent driving, clarifying rules on overtaking, right of way, and vicarious liability of employers.

Nov 25, 2009 torts negligence res ipsa loquitur traffic violations quasi-delict vehicle accidents

Traffic Violations and Negligence: When Res Ipsa Loquitur Applies in Vehicle Accidents

A Supreme Court ruling explains how traffic violations like illegal overtaking establish negligence, and when res ipsa loquitur applies.

Oct 2, 2006 quasi-delict negligence civil code vicarious liability traffic accident insurance subrogation

Negligence and Quasi-Delict: When Overtaking on the Shoulder Makes You Liable

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies negligence and vicarious liability of vehicle owners in traffic accidents under Philippine law.

Jun 16, 2004 negligence quasi-delict traffic violations employer liability damages civil code

Traffic Violations and Negligence: When a Bus Driver's Overtaking Causes Liability

A bus driver who overtakes despite an oncoming car is negligent. Employers must prove diligence in supervision to avoid liability.

May 14, 2001 quasi-delict negligence vehicular accident vicarious liability civil code insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict and Vehicular Accidents: When Overtaking Leads to Liability in Philippine Courts

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies negligence, proximate cause, and vicarious liability in a vehicular accident quasi-delict case.

Jan 31, 2000 common carrier negligence overtaking traffic law civil code labor law

Overtaking at a Curve and Common Carrier Liability: Mallari v. Court of Appeals

A jeepney driver's reckless overtaking at a curve makes both driver and owner liable for a passenger's death.

Jan 31, 2000 torts negligence common carrier vehicular accident overtaking civil code

Overtaking at a Curve: Determining Negligence and Liability in Vehicular Accidents

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on overtaking at curves, negligence presumption, and common carrier liability for passenger deaths.