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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.

Sep 14, 2021 hearsay dying declaration res gestae reasonable doubt homicide presumption of innocence

Hearsay, Dying Declarations, and Reasonable Doubt: Acquittal in Homicide Case

Supreme Court acquits homicide accused where prosecution relied on inadmissible hearsay, not direct evidence, and medical evidence conflicted.

Jul 13, 2008 maritime law illegal dismissal due process seafarers ship logbook labor law

Seafarer’s Illegal Dismissal: Due Process and the Ship’s Logbook in Maritime Cases

The Supreme Court ruled a seafarer’s dismissal illegal for lack of just cause and due process, highlighting the logbook’s evidentiary value.

Aug 29, 1999 witness credibility criminal law evidence paraffin test damages supreme court

Witness Credibility in Philippine Courts: Why Family Ties Don't Discredit Testimony

Philippine courts weigh witness credibility by quality, not family ties. A landmark case clarifies evidence rules, paraffin tests, and damages.