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Jul 4, 2012 criminal-law civil-liability bouncing-checks-law bp-22 reasonable-doubt preponderance-of-evidence

Civil Liability Survives Acquittal: Understanding the Limits of Reasonable Doubt in Philippine Law

An acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically erase civil liability. Learn how Philippine courts apply different standards of proof.

Nov 21, 2001 quasi-delict negligence evidence civil-law preponderance-of-evidence supreme-court

Negligence and Evidence: How Philippine Courts Determine Liability in Quasi-Delict Cases

Learn how Philippine courts weigh evidence in quasi-delict cases, using Supreme Transliner v. Brazal to explain negligence and liability rules.