d.

Establishing and Defending Claims of Negligence

i.In General
ii.Presumptions
In motor vehicle mishaps
Possession of dangerous weapons or substance
Common carriers
Res Ipsa Loquitur
Layugan v. IAC, 1988
Ramos v. CA, 1999
Tan v. JAM Transit, 2009
Cantre v. Go, 2007
Batiquin v. CA, 1996
Professional Services v. Agana, 2007
College Assurance v. Belfranlt, 2007

DEFENSES AGAINST CHARGE OF NEGLIGENCE

a.Plaintiff’s Negligence is the PROXIMATE CAUSE
Bernardo vs Legaspi, 29 Phil 12
PLDT vs CA, GR 57079, Sept. 29, 1989
Manila Elec. Vs Remoquillo, supra
b.Contributory Negligence (Art. 2179)
Rakes vs Atlantic Gulf, GR L-1719, January 23, 1907
NPC Heirs v. Casionan, 2008
Genobiagon v. CA, 1989
Lambert v. Heirs of Rey Castillon, 452 SCRA 285 (2005)
Philippine National Railways v. Brunty, G.R. No. 169891, November
2, 2006
Cadiente vs Macas, GR 161946, Nov. 14, 2008
*Limitations on Contributory Negligence
Last Clear Chance
oPicart vs Smith, supra
oLapanday vs Angala, 525 SCRA 229
Attractive Nuisance
oHidalgo vs Balandan, 91 Phil 488
oTaylor, supra
Res Ipsa Loquitur
c.Assumption of Risk
Afialda vs Hisole, GR L-2075, Nov. 29, 1949
d.Fortuitous Event (Art. 1174)
Hernandez vs COA, GR. 71871, Nov. 6, 1989
Southeastern College vs CA, GR L-87584
e.Last Clear Chance
Picart vs Smith, supra
Sps. Ong vs MWD, GR L-7664, Aug. 29, 1958
Glan Peoples Lumber vs IAC, GR 70493, May 18, 1989
Pantranco vs Baesa, GR 79050-51, Nov. 14, 1989
f.Prescription (Art 1146)
Ferrer vs Ericta, GR L-41767, Aug. 23, 1978
Kramer vs CA, GR 83524, Oct. 13, 1989
HENSON, JR., v. UCPB GENERAL INSURANCE CO., INC. G.R. No.
223134, August 14, 2019
g.Exercise of Diligence (Art. 2180)
h.Mistake and Waiver
i.Damnum Absque Injuria
j.Emergency Rule
k.Volenti Non-Fit Injuria
l.Proximate Cause