I.
CONCEPTS AND DEFINITION
(Reference: Chapter 1 of Textbook)
A. SOURCES OF CIVIL LIABILITY
1. Arising from Crime
People of the Philippines vs. Bayotas
Elcano vs. Hill,
DMPI Employees Credit Cooperative, Inc. vs. Velez, et al
Padilla, et al. vs. Court of Appeals
Philippine Rabbit Bus Lines, Inc. vs. People of the Philippines
Manliclic, et al. vs. Calaunan
2. Arising from Contract
Air France vs. Carascoso, et al
Light Rail Transit Authority, et al. vs. Navidad
Far East Bank and Trust Company vs. Court of Appeals
3. Arising from Tort
Andamo, et al vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, et al
Castro vs. People of the Philippines
B. DIFFERENTIATE CULPA AQUILANA / CULPA CONTRACTUAL / CULPA
CRIMINAL
(Reference: Textbook, pp. 47-48)
Article 2177 of the Civil Code
Fabre, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Calalas vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Padua, et al. vs. Robles
Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company of Manila, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
II.
QUASI-DELICT (pp. 36-50)
A. ELEMENTS OF QUASI-DELICT
Article 2176 of the Civil Code
Andamo vs. Intermediate Appellate Court
FGU Insurance Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Cinco vs. Canonoy, et al
B. NEGLIGENCE (pp. 52-161)
1. Concept of Negligence
Picart vs. Smith, Jr.
Cusi, et al. vs. Philippine National Railways
Gan vs. Court of Appeals
Valenzuela vs. Court of Appeals, et al
Adzuara vs. Court of Appeals
Prudential Bank vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
2. Negligence as the Proximate Cause (Chapter 7)
Vda. de Bataclan, et al. vs. Medina
Umali vs. Bacani, et al.
Bacarro, et al. vs. Castano, et al.
Phoenix Construction, Inc., et al. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court
Smith Bell and Company, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Fernando vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Ridjo Tape & Chemical Corporation, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Benguet Electric Cooperative, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Austria vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Consolidated Bank and Trust Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Philippine National Railways vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Lucas, et al. vs. Tuaño
3. Proof of Negligence
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
4. Presumption of Negligence
a. Res ipsa loquitur
Africa, et al. vs. Caltex, Inc., et al.
F.F. Cruz and Co., Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Batiquin vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Ramos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Ramos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al. (Motion for Reconsideration)
Reyes, et al. vs. Sisters of Mercy, et al.
DM Consunji, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Perla Compania de Seguros, Inc., et al. vs. Sarangaya, et al.
Macalinao vs. Ong, et al.
Capili vs. Spouses Cadana, et al.
Cantre vs. Spouses Go, et al.
b. Respondeat superior
Castilex Industrial Corporation vs. Vasquez, Jr., et al.
Ramos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Ramos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al. (Motion for Reconsideration)
Nograles, et al. vs. Capitol Medical Center, et al.
Professional Services, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
c. Violation of Traffic Rules
Article 2184 of the Civil Code
United States vs. Crane
Caedo, et al. vs. Yu Khe Thai, et al.
BLT Bus co. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, et al.
FGU Insurance Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Guillang, et al. vs. Bedania, et al.
d. Dangerous weapons and substances
Article 2188 of the Civil Code
III.
AFFIRMATIVE DUTIES (pp.165-188)
A. Good Samaritan Rule
B. Of Owners, Proprietors, and Possessors
C. Employers and Employees
IV.
MALPRACTICE
A.
B.
C.
D.
V.
HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS
LAWYERS
ACCOUNTANTS AND AUDITORS
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
DEFENSES IN NEGLIGENCE CASES (Chapter 6)
A. Plaintiff’s Own Conduct and Contributory Negligence (also pp. 381-383)
Article 2179 of the Civil Code
Rakes vs. Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company
Taylor vs. Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company
Gan vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Estacion vs. Bernardo, et al.
Cadiente vs. Macas.
National Power Corporation vs. Heirs of Casionan
B. Assumption of Risk
Afiada vs. Hisole
C. Last clear chance (pp. 384-389)
Picart vs. Smith, Jr.
Spouses Ong vs. Metropolitan Water District
Anuran, et al. vs. Buno, et al.
Pheonix Construction, Inc. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court
Glan People’s Lumber and Hardware, et al. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court
Pantranco North Express, Inc. vs. Baesa, et al.
McKee, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
LBC Air Cargo, Inc., et al. vs. Court of Appeals.
Raynera, et al. vs. Hicetas, et al.
Canles, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Ladeco, et al. vs. Angala
Austria vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Consolidated Bank and Trust Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
D. Prescription
Article 1146 of the Civil Code
Article 169 of the Consumer Act of the Philippines
Ferrer, et al. vs. Ericta, et al.
Kramer, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
E. Fortuitous Event
Article 1170 of the Civil Code
Gotesco vs. Chatto, et al.
National Power Corporation, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Cipriano, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al
F. Exercise of diligence
Article 2180 of the Civil Code
G. Mistake and waiver
Gatchalian vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
H. Damnum absque injuria
National Power Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
I. Death of Defendant
J. State of most significant relationship rule
K. Involuntariness
VI.
VICARIOUS LIABILITY (Chapter 12, pp 643-741)
Article 2180 to 2194 of the Civil Code
A. PARENTS AND GUARDIANS
Article 2181 and 2182 of the Civil Code Republic Act No. 6809
Exconde vs. Capuno, et al.
Salen, et al. vs. Jose
Canlas vs. Chan Lin Po, et al.
Elcano, et al. Vs. Hill, et al.
Tamargo, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Spouses Libi vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, et al.
B. TEACHERS AND HEADS OF ESTABLISHMENTS
Mercado vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Cuadra, et al. vs. Monfort
Spouses Palisoc vs. Brillantes, et al.
Amadora, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Ylarde, et al. vs. Aquino, et al.
Salvosa, et al. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, et al.
Philippine School of Business Administration, et al. vs. Court of Appeals
Saludaga vs. Far Eastern University, et al.
C. OWNERS AND MANAGERS OF ESTABLISHMENTS
St. Francis High School, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Castillex Industrial Corporation vs. Vasquez, et al.
D. EMPLOYERS
Martin vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Filamer Christian Institute vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Filamer Christian Institute vs. Court of Appeals, et al. (Motion for Reconsideration)
Metro Manila Transit Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Valenzuela vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Jose, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Yambao vs. Zuñiga, et al.
Filipinas Broadcasting Network, Inc. vs. AGO Medical and Educational Center
Estacion vs. Bernardo, et al.
Mercury Drug Corporation, et al. vs. Spouses Huang
E. STATE (pp.732-741)
Merritt vs. Government of the Philippine Islands
Spouses Fontanilla, et al. vs. Maliaman, et al.
Spouses Fontanilla, et al. vs. Maliaman, et al. (Motion for Reconsideration)
VII. PRIMARY LIABILITY or STRICT LIABILITY (Chapter 13)
A. POSSESSORS/USERS OF ANIMALS
Article 2183 of the Civil Code
Vestil, et al. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, et al.
B. OWNERS OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Article 2184 of the Civil Code
Caedo, et al. vs. Yu Khe Thai, et al.
Malayan Insurance Co., Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
C. MANUFACTURERS AND PROCESSORS (Chapter 14)
Article 2189 of the Civil Code
D. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
Article 2189 of the Civil Code
Section 24 of the Local Government Code
City of Manila vs. Teotico, et al.
Torio, et al. vs. Remedios, et al.
Jimenez vs. City of Manila, et al.
Municipality of San Juan, et al. vs. Court of Appeals
E. BUILDING PROPRIETORS
Articles 2190, 2191, 2192 and 2193 of the Civil Code
F. ENGINEERS/ARCHITECTS/CONTRACTORS
Article 2192 and 1723 of the Civil Code
Nakpil & Sons, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Nakpil & Sons, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al. (Motion for Reconsideration)
VIII.
HUMAN RELATIONS – INTENTIONAL TORTS (Chapter 8, 9, and 10)
A. ABUSE OF RIGHTS
Article 19 of the Civil Code
Velayo vs. Shell Company of the Philippines Islands, Ltd.
Llorente vs. Sandiganbayan
Heirs of Nala vs. Cabansag
B. ACTS OR OMISSIONS CONTRARY TO MORALS (Acts Contra Bonus Mores)
Articles 20 and 21 of the Civil Code
Hermosisima vs. Court of Appeals
Wassmer vs. Velez
Baksh vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
C. UNJUST ENRICHMENT
Articles 22 and 23 of the Civil Code
Security Bank & Trust CO., et al. vs. Court of Appeals
H.L. Carlos Construction, Inc. vs. Marina Properties Corporation, et al
D. JUDICIAL VIGILANCE
Article 24 of the Civil Code
E. THOUGHTLESS EXTRA V AGANCE
Article 25 of the Civil Code
F. RIGHT TO PRIV ACY
Article 26 of the Civil Code
St. Louis Realty Corporation vs. Court of Appeals
Castro vs. People of the Philippines
G. DERELICTION OF DUTY
Article 27 of the Civil Code
Philippine Matco Co., Ltd. vs. City of Cebu, et al.
Torio, et al. vs. Fontanilla, et al.
H. UNFAIR COMPETITION
Article 28 of the Civil Code
I. VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
Article 32 of the Civil Code
Lim vs. Ponce de Leon
MHP Garments, Inc., et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Vinzons-Chato vs. Fortune Tobacco Corporation
Vinzons-Chato vs. Fortune Tobacco Corporation (Motion for Reconsideration)
J. INTERFERENCE IN CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS (Chapter 15
Article 1314 of the Civil Code
Daywalt vs. La Corporacion delos Padres Agustino Recoletos, et al
So Ping Bun vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Lagon vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
IX.
DAMAGES (Chapter 16)
A. CONCEPT/KINDS
Article 2195 to 2198 of the Civil Code
Filinvest Credit vs. Intermediate Appellate Court
Spouses Custodio, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al
B. ACTUAL/COMPENSATORY DAMAGES
Article 2199 to 2215 of the Civil Code
1. In General
PNOC Shipping and Transport Corporation vs. Court of Appeals
Talisay-Silay Milling, Inc. vs. Associacion de Agricultures de Talisay-Silay, Inc
G.A. Machineries, Inc. vs. Yaptinchay
China Airlines Limited vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Consolidated Dairy Products, et al. vs. Court of Appeals
2. Death and permanent incapacity
Manzanares vs. Moreta
Borromeo vs. Manila Electric Railroad & Light Co
Villa Rey Transit vs. Court of Appeals
Davila vs. Philippine Airlines
People of the Philippines vs. Quilaton
Salvador vs. People of the Philippines
Heirs of George Y. Poe vs. Malayan Insurance Company, Inc
3. Attorney’s Fees
Agustin vs. Court of Appeals
4. Interest
Eastern Shipping vs. Court of Appeals
Crismina Garments, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals
C. MORAL DAMAGES
Article 2217 to 2220 of the Civil Code
Lopez vs. Pan American World Airways
Zalamea vs. Court of Appeals
People of the Philippines vs. Prades
Expert Travel & Tours, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals
D. NOMINAL AND TEMPERATE DAMAGES
Articles 2221 to 2225 of the Civil Code
Northwest Airlines, Inc. vs. Cuenca
Japan Airlines vs. Court of Appeals
Armovit vs. Court of Appeals
Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd. vs. Spouses Vasquez
E. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Articles 2226 to 2228 of the Civil Code
Country Bankers vs. Court of Appeals
Spouses Suatengco vs. Reyes
F. EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
Octot vs. Ybañez
De Leon vs. Court of Appeals
People of the Philippines vs. Cristobal