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Aug 16, 2022 administrative law police power delegation of legislative power land transportation traffic regulations constitutional law

Upholding Traffic Regulations: Valid Delegation of Power and Public Safety

The Supreme Court upholds traffic penalty regulations as valid exercises of delegated legislative power and police power for public safety.

Jun 15, 2020 local-government-law transportation public-convenience traffic-regulation jeepney mandatory

Navigating Public Convenience and Local Traffic Regulations: A Landmark Ruling on Jeepney Routes

The Supreme Court clarifies that certificates of public convenience do not override local traffic regulations, affirming local governments' power.

Jun 26, 2017 quasi-delict negligence subrogation insurance vehicle accident civil code

Supreme Court Affirms Negligence Ruling in Vehicle Collision Insurance Subrogation Case

Supreme Court affirms CA ruling holding driver negligent in highway collision, upholding insurer's subrogation claim for vehicle repair costs.

Apr 27, 2015 quasi-delict negligence subrogation vicarious liability civil code insurance

Supreme Court Affirms Negligence Ruling in Subrogation Claim Over Vehicular Accident

SC affirms insurer's subrogation claim, holding driver negligent and owner vicariously liable for damages from a 2014 collision.

Nov 4, 2013 quasi-delict negligence vicarious liability insurance subrogation civil code vehicular accident

Quasi-Delict Liability in Vehicular Accidents: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means

A recent Supreme Court ruling clarifies negligence, vicarious liability, and insurer subrogation in Philippine vehicular accident claims.

Aug 28, 2009 proximate cause quasi-delict negligence vehicle accidents civil law vicarious liability

Proximate Cause Prevails: When a Plaintiff's Own Negligence Bars Recovery in Vehicle Accidents

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on how a plaintiff's own negligence as proximate cause bars recovery, even with defendant's contributory negligence.

May 21, 2009 quasi-delict negligence vehicle collision u-turn proximate cause damages

U-Turn Negligence: When a Sudden Maneuver Establishes Fault in Vehicle Collisions

A sudden U-turn without signal lights can establish negligence and proximate cause in a vehicle collision, making the driver and employer liable for damages.

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.

Jun 15, 2005 torts negligence local government liability moral damages exemplary damages road safety

Road Repair Responsibility When Negligence Leads to Liability

When road diggings lack warning devices, local governments may be liable for damages. The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on negligence, moral damages, and gross negligence.

Jan 29, 2001 reckless imprudence civil liability acquittal double jeopardy damages negligence

Civil Liability After Acquittal: When Acquittal Does Not Erase Damages in Reckless Imprudence Cases

Acquittal on reasonable doubt does not extinguish civil liability. Learn the rules from Manantan v. Court of Appeals.

Dec 10, 1998 employer liability vehicular accident due diligence negligence labor law quasi-delict

Employer Liability in Philippine Vehicular Accidents: Due Diligence and Negligence Explained

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability for driver negligence in vehicular accidents, covering due diligence and contributory negligence defenses.