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TORTS AND DAMAGES

Course Outline for Midterm


1st Semester, S.Y 2024-2025

I. Introduction

1. Sources of Obligation (Art. 1157 of the NCC)


2. Definition of Torts
3. Classification of Torts in Common Law
a. Intentional torts
b. Negligence
c. Strict liability in tort
4. Torts vs Quasi-delict
5. Culpa Aquilina vs Culpa Contractual vs Culpa Criminal

II. Quasi- Delict

1. Elements (Art. 2176 of the NCC)


Vergara v. CA, 154 SCRA 564
Lucas v. Tuaño, G.R. No. 178763, April 21, 2009
Huang v. Philippine Hoteliers Inc., G.R. No. 180440, December 5, 2012

2. No Double Recovery Rule (Art. 2177 of the NCC)


Cancio v. Isip, GR 133978, 12 November 2002
Lim v. Ping, G.R. No. 175256, August 23, 2012

3. Person/s liable; nature of liability (Art. 2194 of the NCC)


Philippine National Construction Corporation v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 159270, August 22,
2005
Spouses Pereña v. Spouses Zarate, G.R. No. 157917, August 29, 2012

III. Negligence

1. Concept of Negligence (Articles 2178, 1172, 1173, 1174, 2201 and 1733 of the New Civil Code)
Pacis v. Morales, G.R. No. 169467, February 25, 2010
BPI vs. Lifetime Marketing, GR 176343, 25 June 2008
Manazares vs. People, 153760, 12 October 2006

2. Negligence as Proximate Cause


Operiano vs. People, GR 156521, 26 Apr 2006
Lassam vs. Spouses Ramolete GR 159132, 18 Dec 2008
DY Teban Trading vs. Ching Gr 161803, 04 Feb 2008

3. Proof of Negligence (ROC- Rule 131, Sections 1, 2 and 3[d])


Cristostomo vs. CA GR 138334, 25 August 2003
PNR vs. CA GR 157658, 15 Oct 2007

4. Presumption of Negligence
a. res ipsa loquitor (the thing speaks for itself)
Consunji v. CA GR 137873, 20 Apr 2001
Flores v. Pineda GR 158996, 14 Nov 2008
b. respondeat superior (the master must answer)
Nograles v. Capitol Medical Center GR 142625, 19 Dec 2006
Villanueva v. Domingo GR 144274, 20 Sept 2004
c. violation of traffic rules (Articles 2184 and 2185 of the NCC and RA 10856 Sec. 13 aka "Anti-Drunk
and Drugged Driving Act of 2013″)
Serra v. Mumar, G.R. No. 193861, March 14, 2012
Anonuevo v. CA GR 13003, 20 Oct 2004
d. common carrier (Art 1735 of the NCC)
DSR Lines v. Federal GR 135377, 7 Oct 2003
Delsan v. CA GR 156034, 01 Oct 2003
e. dangerous weapons and substances (Art 2188 of the NCC)
Smith Bell Shipping v. Borja GR 143008, 10 June 2002

5. Defenses
a. Plaintiff’s negligence is the proximate cause of injury (Art 2179 of the NCC)
Cayao-Lasam v. Spouses Ramolete, G.R. No. 159132, December 18, 2008
Pantaleon v. American Express International, Inc., G.R. No. 174269, August 25, 2010
b. Contributory negligence (Art 2179 of the NCC)
Lambert v. CAstillon GR 160709, 23 Feb 2005
NCP v. Heirs of Casionan GR 165969, 27 Nov 2008
c. Assumption of risk
Mondragon Leisure v. CA GR 154188, August 2005
d. Doctrine of last clear chance
Bank of America NT & SA v. Philippine Racing Club, G.R. No. 150228 July 30, 2009 Achevara v.
Ramos, G.R. No. 175172, September 29, 2009
e. Emergency rule
Corpus v. Lugue GR 137772, 29 July 2005
Orix Metro Leasing and Finance Corporation v. Mangalinao, G.R. Nos. 174089 & 174266, January
25, 2012
f. Prescription (4-years, Art 1146 of the NCC)
Santos v. Pizardo, G.R. No. 151452, July 29, 2005
De Guzman v. Toyota Cubao, Inc., G.R. No. 141480, November 29, 2006
g. Fortuitous event (Art 1174 of the NCC)
Sicam v. Jorge GR 159617, 08 August 2007
Edgar Cokaliong Shipping Lines v. UCPB General Insurance Company, G.R. No. 146018, June 25,
2003
h. Diligence ((Art 2180 of the NCC)
Reyes v. CA GR 118492, 15 August 2001
Mindanao v. Phoenix GR 162467, 08 May 2009
i. Waiver (Art 1174 of the NCC)
YHT Realty Corporation v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126780, February 17, 2005 Madriaga v. CA
GR 142001, 14 July 2005
j. Damnum absque injuria (loss w/o injury)
DOLE Philippines, Inc., v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. 174646, August 22, 2012

V. Vicarious Liability (Articles 2180, 2181, 2182)


1. Parents and Guardians (Articles 219, 221, 236 of the FC as amended by RA 6809)
Elcano v. Hill 77 SCRA 100
St. Mary’s Academy v. Carpitanos, G.R. No. 143363, February 6, 2002
2. Owner and Managers of Enterprises
PNCC v. CA GR 159270, 22 Aug 2005
Regino v. Pangasinan Colleges GR 156109, 18 Nov 2004
3. Employers
Victory Liner v. Malecdan GR 154278, 27 Dec 2002
Pleyto v. Lomboy GR 148737, 16 June 2004
4. State
QC City Government v. Dacara GR 150304, 15 June 2005
Chato v. Fortune Tobacco GR 141309, 23 Dec 2005
5. Teachers and Head of Establishment (Articles 218 and 219 of the FC)
Aquinas School v. Inton, G.R. No. 184202, January 26, 2011
6. Right to Reimbursement
7. Distinguished from subsidiary liability under the Revised Penal Code (Articles 102 and 103 of the RPC)

VI. Primary Liability (Articles 2183- 2193, and 1723 of the NCC)

1. Possessor/Users of Animals
Vestil v. IAC 179 SCRA 47
2. Owners of Motor Vehicles
Aguilar v. Commercial; Bank GR 128705, 29 June 2000
Cadiente v. Macas GR 167946, 14 Nov 2008
3. Manufacturer and Processors
Coca-Cola Bottlers v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 110295, October 18, 1993
4. Municipal corporation (RA No. 7160, Section 24)
City of Manila v. Teotico 22 SCRA 267
Guilatco v. City of Dagupan 171 SCRA 382
5. Buildings proprietors
Gotesco v. Chato 210 SCRA 18

6. Engineers/Architects/Contractors
Nakpil v. Sons v. CA 160 SCRA 334
EGP Construction v. CA 210 SCRA 230

VII. Solidary Liability (see II.3 above)

VIII. Special Torts (Human Relations)

1. Abuse of Right (Article 19 of the NCC)


Remas v. Quiamco GR 146322, 6 Dec 2006
2. Contrary to Law and Morals (Article 20-21 of the NCC)
Pascual v. Ramos GR 144712, 04 July 2002
Spouses Solangon v. Salazar GR 125944, 29 June 2001
3. Unjust Enrichment (Article 22-23 of the NCC)
Grandteq Industrial Steel Products, Inc., v. Margallo, G.R. No. 181393, July 28, 2009
Uy v. Public Estates Authority, G.R. No. 147925-26, July 7, 2010
4. Judicial Vigilance (Article 24 of the NCC)
Everett Steamship Corporation v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122494, October 8, 1998
5. Thoughtless Extravagance (Article 25 of the NCC)
6. Disrespect for Person (Article 26 of the NCC)
Gregorio v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 179799, September 11, 2009
Manaloto v. Veloso, G.R. No. 171365, October 6, 2010
7. Dereliction of Duty (Article 27 of the NCC)
Javellana v. Tayo 6 SCRA 1042
Phimco v. City of Cebu 81 SCRA 99
8. Unfair Competition (Article 28 of the NCC)
Calamba Medical Center, Inc., v. National Labor Relations Commission, G.R. No. 176484,
November 25, 2008
9. Violation of Civil/Political Rights (Article 32 of the NCC)
Silahis International Hotel v. Soluta, G.R. No. 163087, February 20, 2006

IX. Tortious Interference in Contractual Relation (Art 1314 of the NCC)


Lagon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119107, March 18, 2005
Go v. Cordero, G.R. No. 164703, May 4, 2010

X. Civil Liability Arising from Crime

1.Remedies
a. Civil Action with Criminal Action (ROC-Rule 111, Section 1)
b. Separate Civil Action (ROC- Rule 111, Section 2 and Article 30 of NCC)
c. Independent Civil Action (Art. 31, 32, 33, 34 of NCC and ROC-Rule 111, Section 3)

2.Effects
a. Acquitted/Dismissal (Article 29 of NCC, ROC-Rule 111)
b. Extinction of Civil Liability (ROC- Rule 111)
3. Prejudicial Question (Art. 36 of NCC, ROC- Rule 111, Secs. 6-7 )

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