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Accountability IN Construction Piercing THE Corporate Veil FOR Negligence
Notarial Negligence and Lawyer Accountability: Serzo v. Flores on Falsified Deeds
The Supreme Court revoked a notary's commission and suspended him for two years after he notarized a deed of sale signed by a man who had already died.
Negligence IN Handling Court Documents THE Duty OF Care FOR Court Stenographers
Breach of Trust: When Negligence Justifies Employee Dismissal in the Philippines
When does an employee's negligence justify dismissal for loss of trust and confidence? The Supreme Court explains in this Philippine labor case.
Traffic Violations and Negligence: When a Bus Driver's Overtaking Causes Liability
A bus driver who overtakes despite an oncoming car is negligent. Employers must prove diligence in supervision to avoid liability.
Negligence and Security Protocol: Defining Duty in Judicial Premises
Supreme Court ruling on security guard negligence in judicial premises, explaining duty standards, simple neglect, and penalties under civil service rules.
Bank Liability for Forged Checks: Protecting Depositor Rights Under Philippine Law
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on bank liability for forged checks, depositor rights, and negligence in the banking relationship.
Court Clerks' Duty to Transmit Records Promptly and Liability for Negligence
When a court clerk delays transmitting appeal records, the clerk faces administrative liability. Learn the rules and consequences.
Accountability in Public Service: Negligence in Handling Court Funds and Property
A look at how the Supreme Court holds public officers accountable for negligence in managing court funds and property.
Judges Must Supervise Court Personnel and Ensure Prompt Case Resolution
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on judicial responsibility, docket inventory duties, and accountability for court personnel negligence.
Quasi-Delict Liability in Vehicular Accidents: When Negligence and Vicarious Responsibility Apply
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies negligence, proximate cause, and vicarious liability in a vehicular accident quasi-delict case.
Employer's Quasi-Delict Liability: Direct and Primary Under Article 2180
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that an employer's liability for employee negligence under Article 2180 is primary and direct, allowing suit without the employee.
Lawyer Suspended for Negligence and Misrepresentation Before the NLRC
The Supreme Court suspended a lawyer for one year and fined him P10,000 for filing an appeal late and falsely certifying an incorrect date of receipt.
Reckless Imprudence vs Murder: Distinguishing Intent From Negligence in Vehicular Homicide
When a jeepney driver hits a pedestrian, is it murder or reckless imprudence? The Supreme Court clarifies the crucial distinction.
Dismissal of Appeal, Counsel's Negligence, and the Right to Be Heard
The Supreme Court reinstated an arson convict's appeal after his lawyer withdrew without notice, ruling that procedural rules must yield to substantial justice.
Negligence in Notarial Duties Upholding Attorneys Oath and Public Trust
SC disbars notary for life for notarizing an affidavit without the affiant's presence and falsely stating a residence certificate was exhibited.
Upholding Integrity: Disbarment for Bar Exam Leakage and the Duty of Care in Protecting Confidential Informati
The Supreme Court disbarred a lawyer for leaking bar exam questions, and reprimanded the examiner for negligence in safeguarding confidential materials.
Negligence in Notarization Upholding the Integrity of Public Documents in the Philippines
A notary's failure to verify signatories' identity and presence leads to suspension, underscoring the sacred duty of notarization.
When Lawyers Fail Clients: Lessons from a Disbarment Case on Negligence
A lawyer's failure to file an appeal brief led to suspension. Learn the ethical duties and consequences of legal negligence in the Philippines.
Employer Liability: Proving Due Diligence in Employee Negligence Cases
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on employer liability under Article 2180 and the burden of proving due diligence in employee negligence cases.
Sufficiency of Information: The Critical Element of Manifest Partiality, Bad Faith, or Gross Negligence in Gra
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled that an information under Section 3(e) of RA 3019 must allege manifest partiality, bad faith, or gross negligence.
Supervisory Negligence: When Court Officials Are Liable for Delayed Writs
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies liability of sheriffs and clerks of court for unreasonable delay in implementing writs of demolition.
Bank Negligence in Foreclosure: Damages and Attorney's Fees Reassessed
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies how courts compute actual, moral damages and attorney's fees when banks act negligently in foreclosure disputes.
When a Judge's Negligence Undermines Due Process: Lessons from Quirao v. Quirao
The Supreme Court reminds trial courts that procedural rules serve justice, not hinder it, in Quirao v. Quirao.