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Aug 14, 2018 quasi-delict civil liability double recovery rules of court civil code supreme court

Quasi-Delict Claims Need No Reservation: Supreme Transport Ruling Explained

Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that quasi-delict counterclaims may proceed without reservation in criminal cases, subject only to the ban on double recovery.

Mar 23, 2006 quasi-delict civil law court jurisdiction pecuniary estimation damages

Quasi-Delict Damages and Court Jurisdiction: Filing in the Right Philippine Court

Learn how Philippine courts determine jurisdiction in quasi-delict damage claims, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Iniego v. Purganan.

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.

Apr 20, 1999 rear-end collision negligence proximate cause personal injury traffic law philippines

Rear-End Collision Liability in the Philippines: Negligence and Proximate Cause

Philippine courts presume the rear driver at fault in rear-end collisions. Learn the rules on negligence and proximate cause from Raynera v. Hiceta.

Feb 16, 1998 quasi-delict civil liability negligence vehicular accident insurance subrogation

Quasi-Delict vs Criminal Negligence: Civil Liability in Philippine Accidents

The Supreme Court clarifies when a driver's negligence creates civil liability under quasi-delict, even without a criminal conviction.