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Jan 20, 2006 abuse of rights torts and damages property law civil code jurisprudence

Abuse of Rights Doctrine When Protecting Your Property Harms Your Neighbor Philippine Jurisprudence

Philippine jurisprudence on the abuse of rights doctrine: when protecting property harms neighbors, courts may award damages under Article 21.

Aug 9, 2005 municipal liability excavation accidents torts and damages local government road safety

Municipality Liability for Excavation Accidents on National Roads

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on municipal liability for injuries from road excavations, even on national roads under municipal control.