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Vicarious Liability of Employers: Proving Due Diligence in Employee Negligence Cases
Employers must prove due diligence in selecting and supervising employees to avoid vicarious liability under Article 2180 of the Civil Code.
Lost Cargo Liability: Fire Does Not Excuse Common Carrier's Negligence
Philippine Supreme Court rules fire is not an exempting cause under the Civil Code, holding carriers liable for lost cargo.
Lawyer's Negligence in Handling Client's Case Leads to Suspension and Fine
A lawyer's gross negligence in handling a client's case resulted in a one-month suspension and fine. Learn the ethical duties lawyers owe clients.
When a Lawyer's Error Binds a Client: The Doctrine of Negligence in Philippine Litigation
Explore how the Supreme Court holds clients bound by their counsel's mistakes, and when courts may grant relief from a lawyer's negligence.
Bank Liability for Unauthorized Withdrawals: Fiduciary Duty and Negligence
When a bank's negligence allows an impostor to withdraw funds, the bank may be liable. This case explains the rules on fiduciary duty and contributory negligence.
Sheriffs Negligence Duty to Promptly Release Funds and Ethical Conduct in Public Service
A deputy sheriff's delay in releasing court-ordered funds and improper fee deduction results in administrative liability for gross misconduct.
Attorney Negligence Upholding Diligence AND Competence IN Legal Representation
Defining Common Carrier: Liability for Cargo Loss Due to Negligence
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies common carrier status and extraordinary diligence in cargo loss cases, citing Asia Lighterage case.
Last Clear Chance Doctrine Explained: Engada v. Court of Appeals on Traffic Collisions
When a driver invokes the last clear chance doctrine after a collision, courts weigh negligence and emergency. Learn the rule from Engada v. CA.
Judicial Accountability: Signing Marriage Contracts Without Licenses Is Negligence
Philippine Supreme Court holds judges liable for signing marriage contracts without licenses, ruling it constitutes gross negligence in judicial duties.
Upholding Ethical Standards Attorney Suspension FOR Notarial Negligence IN Deed Falsification
Upholding Ethical Standards in Court Liability for Discourtesy, Negligence, and Premature Judgments
A Supreme Court ruling on judicial misconduct in issuing TROs over customs seizure cases, reinforcing ethical standards for judges.
Attorney Negligence and Client Trust: Lessons from a Philippine Disbarment Case
A lawyer who takes a client's fee but fails to file the case faces suspension. Learn the ethical rules and consequences.
Bank Negligence Bars Recovery: Solutio Indebiti and Unjust Enrichment in Check Clearing Errors
Supreme Court rules banks cannot recover funds lost to their own gross negligence in check clearing, explaining solutio indebiti and unjust enrichment.
When Reckless Imprudence Causes Death: Penalties, Contributory Negligence, and Voluntary Surrender
The Supreme Court clarifies penalties for reckless imprudence resulting in homicide, when contributory negligence matters, and why voluntary surrender may not reduce the sentence.
Quasi-Delict Liability in Vehicular Accidents: When Negligence and Vicarious Responsibility Override Defenses
Supreme Court affirms insurer's subrogation claim, holding driver negligent and employer vicariously liable for damages in vehicular accident.
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.
Navigating Money Market Overpayments Estoppel AND Negligence IN Financial Transactions
Distinguishing Loan From Accommodation When Bank Negligence Leads to Liability
When is a deposit a loan or a mere accommodation? The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction and when banks face liability for employee negligence.
Attorney Negligence Breach OF Duty AND Suspension From LAW Practice
Negligence in Guaranteeing Loans: A Public Official's Duty of Care
Court employee suspended for negligently guaranteeing loans for an impostor. Learn the duty of care for public officials.
Sheriff's Duty in Enforcing Solidary Obligations: Oliveros v. San Jose
A sheriff who stops after finding one judgment debtor has no property commits negligence when a co-debtor is solidarily liable for the same award.
Upholding Integrity: Court Employees' Duty to Safeguard Public Funds
A clerk of court's negligence in handling a cash bond leads to liability for simple neglect of duty, reinforcing the high standards of integrity required of court personnel.