Professional Documents
Culture Documents
COURSE OUTLINE
A. Elements
Article 2176, CC
Barredo vs. Garcia, 73 Phil 607
Elcano vs. Hill, 77 SCRA 98
Cinco vs. Canonoy, 90 SCRA 369
Baksh vs. CA, 219 SCRA 115
Dulay vs. CA, 243 SCRA 220 (1995)
Garcia vs. Florido, 52 SCRA 420
Andamo vs. IAC, 191 SCRA 195
Taylor vs. Manila Electric Company, 16 Phil 8
Tayag vs. Alcantara, 98 SCRA 723
B. Distinctions
1. Quasi-delict v. Delict
Article 2177, CC
Article 365, RPC
Barredo vs. Garcia, 73 Phil 607
Padilla vs. CA, 129 SCRA 558
Cruz vs. CA, 282 SCRA
Philippine Rabbit vs. People, GR No. 147703 (2004)
People vs. Ligon, 152 SCRA 419 (1987)
Aquino, pp 24-26
I , pp. 115-120
Articles 1170-1174, CC
Article 1174, CC
Article 2178, CC
A. Concept of Negligence
1. Definition; Elements
Article 20, CC
Article 1173 CC
Picart vs. Smith, 37 Phil 809
V. Tolentino, pp. 506-507
2. Standard of Conduct
Children
Experts/Professionals
Article 2187,CC
Culion vs. Philippine, GR No. 32611
US vs. Pineda, 37 Phil 456
BPI vs. CA, 216 SCRA 51
Intoxication
Insanity
B. Degrees of Negligence
Article 2231, CC
Marinduqe vs. Workmen’s, 99 Phil 48
C. Proof of Negligence
1. Burden of proof
2. Presumption
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DM Consunji vs. CA, 357 SCRA 249
D. Defenses
1. Plaintiff’s Negligence
Article 2179, CC
Manila Electric vs. Remonquillo, 99 Phil 117 GR No. L-8328 (1956)
Bernardo vs. Legaspi, 29 Phil 12
Bernal vs. House, 54 Phil 327
PLDT vs. CA, GR No 57079, 178 SCRA 94 (September 29, 1989)
2. Contributory Negligence
3. Fortuitous Event
Article 1174, CC
Juntilla vs. Funtanar, 136 SCRA 624
Hernandez vs. COA, 179 SCRA 39
Gotesco Investment vs. Chatto, 210 SCRA 18
Servando vs. Phil Steam, 117 SCRA 832
National Power vs. CA, GR Nos. 103442-45 (1993)
Southeastern College vs. CA, GR No. 126389, 292 SCRA 422 (July 10, 1998)
4. Assumption of Risk
5. Due diligence
6. Prescription
7. Double recovery
Article 2177, CC
IV. CAUSATION
A. Proximate Cause
1. Definition
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2. Distinguished from other kinds
Remote
Concurrent
3. Tests
“But for”
Substantial Factor
Cause v. Condition
V. LIABILITY
A. Possessor of Animals
Article 2183, CC
Vestil vs. IAC, 179 SCRA 47
Article 2193, CC
Dingcong vs. Kanaan, 72 Phil 14
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C. Death/Injuries in the course of employment
Article 2187, CC
Articles 50 –52, 97, 99, 106-107, Consumer Act
Sec. 11 RA 3720
Coca-cola vs. CA, 227 SCRA 293
II Sangco, pp. 714-734
Article 1314, CC
Gilchrist vs. Cuddy, 29 Phil 542
So Ping Bun vs. CA, (120554) (September 21, 1999)
Aquino, pp. 795-801
Article 2189, CC
Guilatco vs. City of Dagupan, (61516) 171 SCRA 382
G. Presumption of Negligence
A. The Tortfeasor
B. Vicarious Liability
Quasi-tort – Black’s Law Dictionary, 6th Edition, p.1489
1. Parents
2. Guardians
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Articles 216 and 218, Family Code
Articles 2180-2181, CC
Articles 218-219, FC
Article 2180, CC
Mercado vs. CA, (L-14342) 108 Phil 414 (1960)
Palisoc vs. Brillantes, (L-29025) 41 SCRA 548 (1971)
Amadora vs. CA, L-47745 (April 15, 1988)
Pasco vs.CFI, (L-54357) 160 SCRA 785 (1988)
Ylarde vs. Aquino, (L-33722) 163 SCRA 697 (1988)
Salvosa vs. IAC, (L-70458) 166 SCRA 274 (1988)
St Francis vs. CA, (82465) 194 SCRA 340 (1991)
PSBA vs. CA, 205 (84698) 205 SCRA 729 (1992)
Soliman vs. Tuazon, (66207) 209 SCRA 47 (1992)
St. Mary’s Academy vs. Carpitanos, (143363) (Feb 6 2002)
5. Employers
6. State
C. Others
Article 1723, CC
1. Proprietors of Buildings
2. Employees
3. Engineer/Architect
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Malipol vs. Tan, 55 SCRA 202 (1974)
Viluan vs. CA, 17 SCRA 742
Article 32, CC
1 Sangco, pp. 228-255 (1993)
Article 33, CC
Articles 353-359, RPC
Marcia vs. CA, 205 Phil 147
Madeja vs. Caro, 211 Phil 469
Arafiles vs. Phil Journalists, GR No 135306 (2004)
1. Defamation
MVRS vs. Islamic, GR No 135306, 396 SCRA 210 (January 28, 2003)
2. Fraud
3. Physical Injuries
C. Neglect of Duty
Article 34, CC
Article 35, CC
A. Abuse of Rights
Article 19, CC
Velayo vs. Shell, 100 Phil 186
Saudi Arabia vs. CA, 297 SCRA 469
Globe Mackay vs. CA, 176 SCRA 778
Albenson vs. CA, G.R. No. 88694. January 11, 1993.
Amonoy vs. Gutierrez, 351 SCRA 731
UE vs. Jader, 325 SCRA 804 GR No 132344 (2000)
Garciano vs. CA, 212 SCRA 436
Barons Marketing vs.CA, 286 SCRA 96
BPI vs. CA, 296 SCRA 260
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B. Acts contra bonus mores
Article 21, CC
1. Elements
2. Examples
b. Malicious prosecution
Article 2219, CC
Aquino, pp. 384-391
Lao vs. CA, 325 SCRA 694
Que vs. IAC, 169 SCRA 137
Drilon vs. CA, 270 SCRA 211
c. Public Humiliation
d. Unjust Dismissal
A. Dereliction of Duty
Article 27, CC
Amaro vs. Samanguit, L-14986 July 31, 1962
B. Unfair Competition
Article 28, CC
Article 26, CC
St Louis vs. CA, GR No. L-46061 (1984), 133 SCRA 179 (November 14, 1984)
Concepcion vs. CA, GR No. 120706 (2000), 324 SCRA 85 (January 31, 2000)
X. DAMAGES
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Heirs of Borlado vs. CA, G.R. 114118 (2001), 363 SCRA 753
Lazatin vs. Twano, 2 SCRA 842 (1961)
B. Kinds of Damages
1. Actual or Compensatory
a. Kinds
b. Extent
Articles 2201-2202, CC
c. Certainty
d. Damage to property
Article 2206, CC
Ramos vs. CA, G.R. No. 124354 (1999), 380 SCRA 467 (April 11, 2002)
Gatchalian vs. Delim, 203 SCRA 126
f. Attorney’s Fees
Article 2208, CC
Quirante vs. IAC, G.R. No. 73886, 169 SCRA 769 (January 31, 1989)
g. Interest
Articles 2209-2213, CC
Crismina Garments vs. CA, G.R. No. 128721, 304 SCRA 356 (March 9,
1999)
h. Mitigation of Liability
2. Moral
a. Concept
Article 2217, CC
Kierulf vs. CA, 269 SCRA 433
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Miranda-Ribaya vs. Carbonell, 95 SCRA 672
Del Rosario vs. CA, 267 SCRA 58
Raagas vs. Traya, 22 SCRA 839
Enervida vs. dela Torre, 55 SCRA 339
People vs. Bugayong, GR. No 126518, 299 SCRA 528 (Dec. 2, 1998)
Articles 2219-2220, CC
Francisco vs. GSIS, 7 SCRA 577
Expert Travel vs. CA, G.R. No. 130030 (1999)
i. Unfounded Suits
Articles 2221-2223, CC
Ventanilla vs. Centeno, 1 SCRA 215
Robes-Francisco vs. CFI, 86 SCRA 59
People vs. Gopio, 346 SCRA 408
Armovit vs. CA, 184 SCRA 476
4. Temperate
Articles 2224-2225, CC
Pleno vs. CA, G.R. No. 56505 (1988)
People vs. Singh, 360 SCRA 404
People vs. Plazo, 350 SCRA 433, 161 SCRA 208 (May 9, 1988)
5. Liquidated
Articles 2226-2228, CC
6. Exemplary or Corrective
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Articles 2229-2235, CC
PNB vs. CA, 256 SCRA 44
Del Rosario vs. CA, 267 SCRA 158
SANGCO, CESAR J. Philippine Law on Torts and Damages, Rev. Ed., Quezon City, JMC Press
Vol. 1 (1993), Vol. II (1994)
TOLENTINO, ARTURO Commentaries and Jurisprudence on the Civil Code of the Philippines
Vols. I, IV and V, Quezon City
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