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NO. At the outset, we must explain that the 2000 Rules of Criminal
Procedure has clarified what civil actions are deemed instituted in a
criminal prosecution. x x x Only the civil liability of the accused arising
from the crime charged is deemed impliedly instituted in a criminal
action that is, unless the offended party waives the civil action, reserves
the right to institute it separately, or institutes it prior to the criminal
action.
What is deemed instituted in every criminal prosecution is the civil
liability arising from the crime or delict per se (civil liability ex delicto),
but not those liabilities arising from quasi-delicts, contracts or quasicontracts.
negligence under the Penal Code. But the plaintiff cannot recover
damages twice for the same act or omission of the defendant.
Fabre, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
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Calalas vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
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Padua, et al. vs. Robles
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Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company of Manila, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals, et
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III. CONCEPT OF QUASI-DELICT
1. ELEMENTS OF A QUASI-DELICT
Article 2176 of the Civil Code
Andamo vs. Intermediate Appellate Court (191 SCRA 195)
Cinco vs. Canonoy, et al (90 SCRA 369)
2. DISTINCTIONS
A. Quasi-delict v. Delict
Article 2177, CC
Article 365, RPC
Padilla vs. CA, 129 SCRA 558
Philippine Rabbit vs. People, GR No. 147703 (2004)
Proof of Negligence
A. Burden of proof
Rule 131, Rules of Court (ROC)
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company vs. Court of Appeals,
et al.
B. Presumption of Negligence
Articles 2184-2185, 2188, 1734-1735, CC
C. Res ipsa loquitur
Layugan vs. IAC, 167 SCRA 363Africa, et al. vs. Caltex, Inc., et al.
Batiquin vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Ramos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Respondeat superior
Castilex Industrial Corporation vs. Vasquez, Jr., et al.
Ramos, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Nograles, et al. vs. Capitol Medical Center, et al.
Violation of Traffic Rules
Article 2184 of the Civil Code
Caedo, et al. vs. Yu Khe Thai, et al.
BLT Bus co. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, et al.
Dangerous weapons and substances
Article 2188 of the Civil Code
V.DEFENSES
a. Contributory negligence
Article 2179, 2214 of the Civil Code
Rakes vs. Atlantic Gulf and Pacific Company (GR No 1719 (1907))
Taylor vs. Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company
Gan vs. Court of Appeals, et al
Estacion vs. Bernardo, et al.
b. Assumption of Risk
Afiada vs. Hisole (85 Phil 67)
c. Last clear chance
Picart vs. Smith, Jr (37 Phil 809)
Spouses Ong vs. Metropolitan Water District (104 Phil 397)
Anuran, et al. vs. Buno, et al. (L-21353) (May 20, 1966)
Pantranco North Express, Inc. vs. Baesa, et al (179 SCRA 384)
d. Prescription
Article 1146 of the Civil Code
AND GUARDIANS
Article 2180, 2181 and 2182 of the Civil Code
Articles 216 and 218, Family Code
Republic Act No. 6809
Exconde vs. Capuno, et al. (101 Phil 843 (1957))
Canlas vs. Chan Lin Po, et al. Spouses Libi vs. Intermediate
Appellate Court, et al
4. EMPLOYERS
Martin vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
Metro Manila Transit Corporation vs. Court of Appeals, et al
Mercury Drug Corporation, et al. vs. Spouses Huang
VIII. PRIMARY LIABILITY
1. POSSESSORS /USERS OF ANIMALS
Article 2183 of the Civil Code
Vestil, et al. vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, et al. (179 SCRA 47)
2. 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
3. MANUFACTURERS AND PROCESSORS
Article 2189 of the Civil Code
in general, Consumer Act of the Philippines
4. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS
Article 2189 of the Civil Code
Section 24 of the Local Government Code
City of Manila vs. Teotico, et al.
Jimenez vs. City of Manila, et al.
5. BUILDING PROPRIETORS
Articles 2190, 2191, 2192 and 2193 of the Civil Code
6. ENGINEERS /ARCHITECTS /CONTRACTORS
Article 2192 and 1723 of the Civil Code
Nakpil & Sons, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al.
IX. SPECIAL TORTS
1. ABUSE OF RIGHTS
Article 19 of the Civil Code
Velayo vs. Shell Company of the Philippines Islands, Ltd (100 Phil 186)
Llorente vs. Sandiganbayan
Heirs of Nala vs. Cabansag
2. ACTS OR OMISSIONS CONTRARY TO MORALS
Articles 20 and 21 of the Civil Code
Hermosisima vs. Court of Appeals
Wassmer vs. Velez
3. UNJUST ENRICHMENT
Articles 22 and 23 of the Civil Code
4. JUDICIAL VIGILANCE
Article 24 of the Civil Code
5. THOUGHTLESS EXTRAVAGANCE
Article 25 of the Civil Code
6. RIGHT TO PRIVACY
Article 26 of the Civil Code
St. Louis Realty Corporation vs. Court of Appeals
Castro vs. People of the Philippines
7. DERELICTION OF DUTY
Article 27 of the Civil Code
Torio, et al. vs. Fontanilla, et al
8. UNFAIR COMPETITION
Article 28 of the Civil Code
9. VIOLATION OF CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
Article 32 of the Civil Code
Lim vs. Ponce de Leon
Vinzons-Chato vs. Fortune Tobacco Corporation
10. INTERFERENCE IN CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS
Article 1314 of the Civil Code
Daywalt vs. La Corporacion delos Padres Agustino Recoletos, et al
X. DAMAGES
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
A. ACTUAL/COMPENSATORY DAMAGES
Article 2199 to 2215 of the Civil Code
a. In General
PNOC Shipping and Transport Corporation vs. Court of Appeals (297 SCRA
402)
Talisay-Silay Milling, Inc. vs. Associacion de Agricultures de Talisay-Silay,
Inc
b. Death and permanent incapacity
Article 2206, CC
Manzanares vs. Moreta
Borromeo vs. Manila Electric Railroad & Light Co
Heirs of George Y. Poe vs. Malayan Insurance Company, Inc
c. Attorneys Fees
Article 2208, CC
Agustin vs. Court of Appeals
d. Interest
Articles 2209-2213, CC
Eastern Shipping vs. Court of Appeals
Crismina Garments, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals
B. MORAL DAMAGES
CONCEPT
Article 2217 to 2220 of the Civil Code
Lopez vs. Pan American World Airways
Expert Travel & Tours, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals
C. NOMINAL AND TEMPERATE DAMAGES
Articles 2221 to 2225 of the Civil Code
Northwest Airlines, Inc. vs. Cuenca
Japan Airlines vs. Court of Appeals
Cathay Pacific Airways, Ltd. vs. Spouses Vasquez
D. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Articles 2226 to 2228 of the Civil Code
Country Bankers vs. Court of Appeals
E. EXEMPLARY OR CORRECTIVE DAMAGES
De Leon vs. Court of Appeals
People of the Philippines vs. Cristobal