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May 15, 2011 subsidiary liability employer liability criminal negligence revised penal code vicarious liability philippine law

Employer’s Subsidiary Liability for Employee Crimes: The Calang Ruling

Employers are only subsidiarily liable for employees’ criminal acts. The Calang ruling explains when and how this liability applies.

Jun 28, 2005 sublease unlawful detainer civil code article 1652 landlord tenant privity of contract

Sublease Rent Claims: Why Lessors Must Sue the Lessee First

Philippine Supreme Court ruling clarifies that lessors cannot directly sue sublessees for unpaid rent without first obtaining judgment against the lessee.

Oct 17, 2000 subsidiary liability criminal negligence employer liability revised penal code catacutan case reckless imprudence

Employer Subsidiary Liability in Philippine Criminal Law: The Catacutan Doctrine

Philippine employers can be held subsidiarily liable for damages from employees' criminal negligence. Learn the rules from Catacutan v. Heirs of Kadusale.

Oct 15, 2000 reckless imprudence vicarious liability vehicle owner liability criminal law civil liability

Vehicle Owner Liability in Reckless Imprudence Cases: The Chavez v. Escañan Ruling

When is a vehicle owner liable in reckless imprudence cases? The Supreme Court clarifies the criminal-civil distinction in Chavez v. Escañan.