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Jan 21, 2015 solidary liability negligence construction quasi-delict civil code joint tortfeasors

Solidary Liability When Negligence in Construction Leads to Shared Responsibility

When two parties' separate negligent acts combine to cause one injury, Philippine law treats them as joint tortfeasors solidarily liable for all damages.

Jul 24, 2013 insurance law subrogation carriage of goods arrastre operator common carrier cogsa

Shared Responsibility: Apportioning Liability Between Carriers and Arrastre Operators for Cargo Damage

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies when carriers and arrastre operators share liability for damaged cargo, and the rules on subrogation and prescription.

Jan 18, 2010 banking law negligence fraud shared responsibility consumer protection financial institutions

Banking Negligence: How Shared Responsibility Impacts Liability for Fraudulent Transactions

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on banks' liability for unauthorized transactions and the doctrine of shared responsibility.