Topic: Sources of Obligations>> Quasi-Delict

Facts:
Alfredo Amadora was a graduating student of Colegio de San Jose-Recoletes who
met his untimely demise in the hands of his classmate Pedro Daffon who was
then convicted of homicide thru reckless imprudence.
On April 13, 1972, his classmate Pablito Daffon fired a gun that mortally hit
Amadora and ended his life.
Although Daffon was criminally charged with homicide, The parents of Amadora
additionally filed a civil action for damages under Art 2180against the school, its
rector, the principal, the dean of boys, the physics teacher, Daffon and 2 other
students.
The parents are arguing that the provision under Art 2180 should apply not only
to school of arts and trade but also to academic schools.
However, the school argues otherwise. And additionally invokes that if it does
apply, they have observed all the diligence of a good father and so their
responsibility over Amadora has ceased to exist.
Issue: WON The school along the other heads be civilly liable for the
death of Amadora under Art 2180
Held:
Art 2180, which refers to vicarious liabilities, holds the heads of arts and trade
civilly liable for their students actions. However, the Court sees no reason why
the said provisions cannot apply to academic schools which does basically the
same. Art 2180, should then also apply to Colegio de San Jose-Recoletos.
While the Court agrees that Art 2180 should also apply to academic schools,
Colegio de San Jose-Recoletos along with its heads cannot be held civilly liable
as they have observed all the diligence of a good father in disciplining their
students.
The petition is dismissed.