‘TORTS AND DAMAGES SYLLABUS Prof. Generaso Severo H. Plazo 1 GENERAL CONCEPTS A. Origin and Meaning of Tort. Etymology Definition by Winfield . Definition by Prosser Tort in Anglo - American Law vs. Tort in Spanish - Philippine Law Classification of Tort under Philippine Law Culpa Contractual/Culpa Aquiliana/Culpa Criminal 0 (QUASI-DELICT (Arts. 2176-2194, CCP) A. Concept, Principles & Rules of Quasi ~ Delict 1. Definition/Elements 2. Quasi-Delict Distinguished from Tort 3. Contractual Tort 4. Damnum Absque Injuria 5. Vacarious Liability: of Father or Mother of Guardians: ©) Liability of Owners and Managers @) Liability of Employers ©) Liability ofthe State 4) Liability of Schools and Teachers 6. Minor/Insane Person 7. Possessor/User of Animals 8. Motor Vehicle Mishaps 9, Manufacturers and Processors 10. Defective Roads, Buildings B Cases 1. Cangeo vs. Manila Railroad Co. 38 Phil. 768 2. Daywalt vs. Corporation de PP Agustinos REcoletos, 39 Phil S87 3. Rakes vs. AGP, 7 Phil 359 4. PSBA vs. CAGR. No. 84698, Feb4, 1992 5. AIR France vs. Carrascoso, 124 Phil 722 6. Andamo vs. IAC, 191 SCRA 195 7. Dulay vs. CA GR. No. 108017 April 3, 1955 8. Custodio vs. CA GR. No.116100, Feb. 9, 1996 Elcano vs. Hill, 77 SCRA 100 10. Tamargo vs. CA 209 SCRA 518 11. Phil Rabbit Bus vs. Philam Forwarders, L-25142, March 25, 1975 12. Filamer Christian Institute vs. JAC, GR.~ 75112, Aug 17, 199213. Amadora vs. CA L-477745, April 15, 1988 14, Coca Cola vs. CA GR. 110295, Oct. 18, 1993 15, Jimenez vs. City of Manila G.R.No. 71049 May 29, 1987 16, Dincong vs. Kanaan 72 Phil. 14 ‘A. Concept, Principles and Rules of Negligence Definition Burden of Proof Test of Negligence / Concept of Prudent Man or Good Father of a Family Proximate Cause Res Ipsa Loquitur Medical Malpractice Defenses: Neaeene a) Negligence of Plaintiff / Third Person b) Doctrine of Last Clear Chance ©) Contributory Negligence of Offended Party 4) Due Diligence in the Selection / Supervision of Employees ) Assumption of Risk ) Prescription g) Res judicata 1h) Fortuitous Event B, Cases 1L_US.vs.Juanilo, 23 Phil. 212 2. Corliss vs, Manila Railroad, 27 SCRA 674 3. Ongvs. Metropolitan Water District, 104 Phil 397 4. Heddy Gan Yu vs. CA. L-44264, Sept. 10, 1988 5. Picart vs. Smith, 37 Phil 813 3. Phoenix Construction vs. IAC, G.R. No. 65295 March 10, 1987 . Glan People’s Lumber vs. IAC, G.R. No. 70493 May 18, 1989 Phil Rabbit Bus vs. IAC, G.R. No. 66012, Aug. 30, 1990, George Mckee v. IAC, G.R. No. 68102, july 16, 1992 10, Juan Syquia vs. CA. G.R. No, 98695, Jan 27, 1993 414. Espiritu vs. Phil Power & Dev. Co. CA GR. No. 3240, Sept. 20, 1949 12. Nakpil & Sons vs. CA, GR. No. 47851, Oct. 3, 1986 13. Victoria's Planters vs. Victoria's Milling Co. 97 Phil 318 14, Bataclan vs. Medina 102 Phil. 181 15. ligan Cement Corp. vs. CA 238 SCRA 383 16. Dra. Abdula Rodriguez vs. CA G.R. No.121964 June 17, 1997 17. Leonila Garcia-Rueda vs. Pascasio GR. No. 118141, Sept. 5, 1997 18. Erlinda Ramos vs. CA, GR. No. 124354, Dec. 29, 1999wv HUMAN RELATIONS (Arts 19 - 36, ccP) A. Standard in the Exercise of Rights Right - Duty ~ Good Faith — Justice 2. Abuse of Rights a) Contrary to Law 1b) Contrary to Morals, Good Customs of Public Policy 1) Breach of Promise to Marry 2) Criminal Seduction vs. “Moral” Sedution Solutio Indebiti . Parens Patria . Period of Acute Public Want or Emergency Right to Privacy Neglect of Public Servant or Employee Unfair Competition Civil action in Criminal Cases 10, Violation of Basic Constitution Rights 41. Prejudicial Question B. Cases 1. Albenson Enterprise Corp vs. CA G.R. No. 88694, jan 11, 1993 Velayo vs. Shell Co. of the Phils. -7817, Oct. 31, 1956 David Llorente vs. Sandiganbayan G.R. No, 85464, Oct. 3, 1991 Banal vs. Tadeo, 156 SCRA 325 Globe Mackay vs. CA. GR No. 81262, August 25, 1989 Garciano vs. CA, G.R No. 96126, Aug 10, 1992 Pevs.Pe, 5 SCRA 200 Gashem Shookat Baksh vs. CA CA & Marilou Gonzales, GR. No. 97336, Feb. 19, 1993 Wassmer vs. Velez, 12 SCRA 648 10. Hermosisima vs. CA, 109 Phil. 629 ‘11. Tanchavez vs. Escano, 15 SCRA 355, 12.John Sycip vs. CA GR. No. 76487, November 9, 1990 13. St Louis Realty vs. CA 133 SCRA 179 14. Ledesma vs. CA, GR No. $4598, April 15, 1988 15. Aberca vs. Ver, GR. No. 69865, April 15, 1988 16. Zapanta vs. Montesa GR. No. L-14534, Feb. 28, 1962 17, People vs. Aragon, 90 Phil. 257 18 Yap vs. Paras & Judge Barcelona GR.No. 101236, Jan. 30, 1992 Px oneeng v NUISANCE (Arts. 694-707, CCP) A. Concept and Rules Nuisance 1. Definition 2. Kinds 3. Attractive Nuisance 4. Remedies 5. Defenses B g ses Iloilo Cold Storage vs. Council, 24 Phil 471 Velasco vs. Meralco, 40 SCRA 344 Ayala vs. Barreto, 33 Phil. 538 Ongsiako vs. Ongsiako L-7510, March 30, 1957 vi INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS (are 1314, CCP) A. Basis of Liability B. Cases 1. Gilchrist vs. Cuddy 29 Phil 542 2. Philip Yu vs. CA GR. No. 86683, Jan. 21.1993 CIVIL LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF CRIMINAL OFFENSESS (Art. 100, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 197, RPC / Rule 111, RC) A. Civil Liability of Persons Criminally liable 4. General Rule 2. ‘Subsidiary Liability of Inkeepers, Tavernkeepers, Proprietors & Employees 3. Scope of Civil Liability 4, Prosecution of Civil Actions B. Cases 1. Banal vs. Tanedo G.R. No. 78911, Dec 11, 1987 2. Sps. Franco vs. IAC, G.R. No. 71137, Oct. 5. 1989 3. Lagazon vs. Reyes G.R. No. 41380, Oct 18, 1988. 4. Yusay vs. Adil G.R. No. 56612, Aug. 18, 1988 5. Carpio vs. Doroja, 180 SCRA 1vit DAMAGES (Art. 2195 - 2235, ccP) A. Concept and Application of Damages 1. Damage - Injury ~ Damages 2 Applicable Rules and Principle 3. Actual or Compensatory Damages a) Pecuniary Loss ) Dano Vitando / Emergente ©) Lucro Captando / Cesante 4) InContracts / Quasi - Contracts / Crime / Quasi Deliets €) Damages for Death C ) Subrogation 8) Attorney's Fees h) Interest 4) Mitigation of Damages Moral Damages Nominal Damages ‘Temperate or Moderate Damages . Liquidated Damages |. Exemplary or Corrective Damages B. Cases |. Ribo vs. CA, G.R.No. 50911, March 12, 1986 ._ Carriaga vs. LTB Co, G.R. No. 11037, December 28, 1960 Mendoza vs. PAL, 90 Phil. 836 Villa Rey Transit vs. CA, 31 SCRA S11 Estelita Monzon vs. IAC, GR. No. 728281, Jan 31, 1989 People vs. Basco, 318 SCRA 61S People vs. Salonga, 329 SCRA 468 PNB vs. Utility Assurance & Surety, GR.39215, Sept 11989 9. Crismina Garments vs. CA 304 SCRA356 10. Bagumbayan Corp. vs. IAC 132 SCRA 441. 11. Lao vs. CA GR. No. 82808, July 11 1981 12. ABS-CBN vs. CASCRA 570 PNOoRwe