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May 8, 2009 right of way reckless imprudence traffic law ra 4136 intersection collision driver negligence

Intersection Collisions and Driver Negligence: Who Has the Right of Way in the Philippines?

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies right of way rules, driver negligence, and fault in intersection collisions under RA 4136.

Dec 24, 2007 quasi-delict negligence civil code vicarious liability traffic accident supreme court

Negligence in a U-Turn Collision: Quasi-Delict Liability Under Philippine Law

A Supreme Court ruling clarifies negligence and vicarious liability in a U-turn collision, applying Articles 2176 and 2180 of the Civil Code.

Mar 3, 2003 quasi-delict negligence vicarious liability civil code vehicular accident insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict Liability in Vehicular Accidents: When Negligence Is Proven

A look at a Supreme Court ruling on quasi-delict liability, negligence, and vicarious liability in a vehicular accident case.

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.

Jan 18, 1996 criminal-law reclusion-perpetua death-penalty murder revised-penal-code supreme-court

Reclusion Perpetua: The Unchanged Penalty for Murder Despite Constitutional Shifts

The Supreme Court clarifies that the 1987 Constitution's death penalty abolition does not alter the penalty periods for murder under the Revised Penal Code.