COURSE SYLLABUS

SY 2014-2015
PART I
(TORTS)
I.

General Consideration
a. TORTS
i. History
ii. Definition
iii. Under Philippine Law
iv. Definition under Philippine Law
Naguiat vs NLRC, GR 116123, March 13, 1997
v. Elements
Garcia vs Salvador, 518 SCRA 568
vi. Culpa Aquiliana vs Culpa Criminal vs Culpa Contractual

II.

QUASI-DELICT
a. Historical Background
Barredo vs Garcia, 73 Phil 607
b. Definition
Picart vs Smith, GR L-12219, March 15, 1918
Cusi, et al vs PNR, GR L-29889, May 31, 1979
Jarco Mktg. vs CA, 321 SCRA 377
Child Learning vs Tagorio, 426 SCRA 236
c. Degrees of Negligence
Ilao-Oretar vs Ronquillo, 535 SCRA 633
Amado vs Rio, 95 Phil 33
d. Standard of Conduct
i. General Rule
Picart vs Smith, supra
Sicam vs Jorge, GR 159617, August 8, 2007
Corinthian Gardens vs Sps. Tanjuangco, GR 160795, June
27, 2008
ii. Special Circumstances
Hrs. of Completo vs Albayada, GR 172200, July 6, 2010
Pacis vs Morales, GR 169467, Feb. 25, 2010
iii. Children
Taylor vs Manila Railroad, 16 Phil 8
Jarco Mktg., supra
iv. Experts
Culion vs Philippines, 55 Phil 129
e. Negligence as Proximate Cause
i. Definition
Vda. De Bataclan vs Medina, GR L-10126, Oct. 22, 1957
Phoenix Construction vs IAC, GR 65295, March 10, 1987
Fernando vs CA, GR 92087, May 8, 1992
Benguet Elec. Vs CA, GR 127326, Dec. 23, 1999
ii. The Cause
*Proximate
Mercury Drug vs Baking, GR 156037, May 25, 2007
Pilipinas Bank vs CA, GR 105410, July 25, 1994
*Concurrent
Far Eastern vs CA, GR 130068, Oct. 1, 1998
*Remote
Gabeto vs Araneta, 42 Phil 252
Manila Elec. Vs Remoquillo, 99 Phil 117
*Intervening

 Phoenix Construction, supra

f. Proof of Negligence
PLDT vs CA, GR 57079, Sept. 29, 1989
g. Presumption of Negligence
i. Res Ipsa Loquitur
Africa vs Caltex, GR L-12986, March 31, 1966
F.F. Cruz vs CA, GR 52732, Aug. 29, 1988
D.M. Consunji vs CA, GR 137873, April 20, 2001
Capili vs Sps. Cardana, GR 157906, Nov. 2, 2006
ii. Respondeat Superior
Castilex vs Vasquez, GR 132266, Dec. 21, 1999
iii. Violation of Traffic Rules (Arts. 2184-85)
US vs Crane, GR 10181, March 2, 1915
BLTB vs IAC, GR 74387-90, Nov. 14, 1988
Guillang vs Bedania, GR 118889, March 23, 1998
iv. Possession of Dangerous Weapons and Substances (Art. 2188)
III.

DEFENSES AGAINST CHARGE OF NEGLIGENCE

a. Plaintiffs 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
Taylor vs Manila Electric & Railroad, GR 4977, March 22,
1910
Cadiente vs Macas, GR 161946, Nov. 14, 2008
*Limitations on Contributory Negligence
Last Clear Chance
o Picart vs Smith, supra
o Lapanday vs Angala, 525 SCRA 229
Attractive Nuisance
o Hidalgo vs Balandan, 91 Phil 488
o Taylor, supra
Res Ipsa Loquitur
o Capili, supra
c. Assumption of Risk
Afialda vs Hisole, GR L-2075, Nov. 29, 1949
d. 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
e. Prescription (Art 1146)
Ferrer vs Ericta, GR L-41767, Aug. 23, 1978
Kramer vs CA, GR 83524, Oct. 13, 1989
f. Fortuitous Event (Art. 1174)
Hernandez vs COA, GR. 71871, Nov. 6, 1989
Southeastern College vs CA, GR L-87584
g. Exercise of Diligence (Art. 2180)
h. Mistake and Waiver
Gatchalian vs CA, GR 56487, Oct. 21, 1991
i. Damnum Absque Injuria
NAPOCOR vs CA, GR 96410, July 3, 1992
j. Emergency Rule
McKee vs IAC, 211 SCRA 519
k. Volenti Non-Fit Injuria

INERCO vs CA, 179 SCRA 5

IV.

VICARIOUS LIABILITY (Art. 2180)

a. PARENTS & GUARDIANS
Exconde vs Capuno, GR L-10134, June 29, 1957
Elcano vs Hill, GR L-24803, May 26, 1977
Bahia vs Litonjua, 30 Phil 624
Tamargo vs CA, GR 85044, June 3, 1992
Sps. Libi vs IAC, GR 70890, Sept. 18, 1992
b. OWNERS & MANAGERS of ESTABLISHMENTS
Cangco vs Manila Railroad, 38 Phil 768
Phil. Rabbit vs American Forwarders, 63 SCRA 231
Fil Broadcasting vs AMEC, 448 SCRA vs 435
Filamer vs IAC, 212 SCRA 637
Jayme vs Apostol, GR 163609, Nov. 27, 2008
Mercury Drug vs Sps Huang, GR 172122, June 22, 2007
c. STATE
Meritt vs Govt, 34 Phil 311
Rosete vs Auditor-General, 81 Phil 453
Fontanillas vs Maliamanm, GR 55963, Dec. 1, 1989 & Feb.
27, 1991 (MFR)
NIA vs Fontanilla, 179 SCRA 685
d. TEACHERS & HEADS of ACADEMIC ESTABLISHMENTS
Amadora vs CA, GR L-47745, April 15, 1988
Palisoc vs Brillantes, GR L-29025, Oct. 4, 1971
St. Marys vs Capistranos, 376 SCRA 473
St. Francis vs CA, GR 82465, Feb. 25, 1991
PSBA vs CA, GR 84698, Feb. 4, 1992

V.

PRIMARY/STRICT LIABILITY
a. POSSESSORS & OWNERS OF ANIMALS (Art. 2183)
Vestil vs IAC, 179 SCRA 48
Afialda vs Hisole, supra.
b. OWNERS of MOTOR VEHICLES (Art. 2184)
Caedo vs Yu Khe Thai, GR L-20392, 26 SCRA 410
Carticiano vs Nuval, 341 SCRA 264
Mallari vs CA, 324 SCRA 147
c. MANUFACTURERS & PROCESSORS (Art. 2187)
d. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS (Art. 2189) (2sec. 24, RA 7160)
Guilatco vs City of Dagupan, 171 SCRA 382
City of Manila vs Teotico, GR L-23052, Jan. 29, 1968
Jimenez vs City of Manila, GR 71049, May 29, 1987
Mun. of San Juan vs CA, GR 121920, Aug. 9, 2005
e. BUILDING PROPRIETORS (Art. 2190-2193)
De Roy vs CA, 157 SCRA 757
Dingcong vs Canaan, 72 Phil 14
f. ARCHITECTS & ENGINEERS (Art 2192 and 1723)

VI.

KINDRED TORTS/MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Batiquin vs CA, GR 118231, July 5, 1996
Ramos vs CA, GR 124354, Dec. 29, 1999
Ramos vs CA, April 11, 2002 (MFR)
Reyes vs Sisters of Mercy, GR 130547, Oct. 3, 2000
Nograles vs CMC, GR 142625, Dec. 19, 2006
PSI vs Agana, GR Nos. 126297, 126467, 127590, Feb. 11,
2008

VII.

SPECIAL TORTS IN HUMAN RELATIONS

a. ABUSE of RIGHTS (Art. 19)
Carpio vs. Valmonte, 438 SCRA 38
Sea Comml. Vs. CA, 319 SCRA 211
Citytrust Banking vs. Villanueva, 361 SCRA 446
Nikko Hotel Manila Garden vs. Reyes, 452 SCRA 532
b. ACTS & OMISSIONS CONTRARY TO MORALS (Arts. 20-21)
Ruiz vs. Sec. of Natl Defense, 9 SCRA 925
Tenchavez vs. Escano, 122 Phil 752
Pe vs. Pe, 115 SCRA 186
Wassmer vs. Velez, 120 Phil 1440
c. UNJUST ENRICHMENT (Arts. 22-23)
Perez vs. Pomar, 2 Phil 682
Pacific Merchandising vs. Consolacion Insurance, 73 SCRA
564
CIR vs. Friedmans Fund Ins., 148 SCRA 316
Velayo vs Shell, 100 Phil 186
d. JUDICIAL VIGILANCE (Art. 24)
e. THOUGHTLESS EXTRAVAGANCE (Art. 25)
f. RIGHT TO PRIVACY (Art. 26)
St. Louis Realty vs CA, GR L-46061, Nov. 14, 1984
Castro vs People, GR 180832, July 23, 2008
g. DERELICTION of DUTY (Art. 27)
Pilar vs SB, 128 SCRA 173
Phil. Match vs City of Cebu, GR L-30745, Jan. 18, 1978
h. UNFAIR COMPETITION (Art. 28)
US vs Manuel, 7 Phil 221
i. Art. 29
Sapira vs CA, 314 SCRA 370
Sadio vs RTC of Antique, 201 SCRA 744
Machinery & Engg. Supplies vs Quintano, 98 Phil 893
Santos vs Pizarro, 465 SCRA 222
j. Art. 31
Republic vs Bello, 120 SCRA 203
Tayag vs. Alcantara, 98 SCRA 723
k. VIOLATION of CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS (Art. 32)
Aberca vs Ver, 160 SCRA 590

VIII.

NUISANCE

Velasco vs. Meralco, 40 SCRA 342

Meralco vs. CA, 114 SCRA 173
Bengson vs. Pangasinan, 62 Phil 816
HOA of El Deposito vs. Lood, 47 SCRA 174
Solis vs. Pujeda, 42 Phil 699
Ramcar vs. Milar, 116 Phil 825
Timoner vs. People, 125 SCRA 830
PART II
(DAMAGES)

I.

GENERAL PROVISIONS
a. Definition
b. Concept
c. Distinguished from Damage, Injury
d. Purpose

e. Kinds

II.

ACTUAL / COMPENSATORY (Arts. 2199-2215)

III.

MEA Builders vs CA 450 S 155

Aznar vs Citibank 519 S 287
Robleza vs CA 174 S 354

Hicks vs Manila Hotel, 28 SCRA 235

Marikina Auto Line vs Pp, 486 SCRA 284
RCPI vs CA, 103 SCRA 359
Pp vs Sanchez, 367 SCRA 520
Cariaga vs Laguna, Tayabas Bus, 110 SCRA 346
Uy Chaco vs Admiral Line, 46 Phil 418
Lemoine vs Alkan, 33 Phil 162
Junio vs Mla. Railroad 58 P 176
Pp vs Gutierrez, Jr., 302 SCRA 667
Quirante vs IAC, 169 SCRA 770
Royal Traders Employee Union vs NLRC, 269 SCRA 733
Reformina vs Tomol 139 SCRA 260
Eastern Shipping vs CA, 234 SCRA 78
Phil Accident Insurance vs Flores, 97 SCRA 811
Hulst vs PR Builders, 532 SCRA 74

OTHER KINDS
a. MORAL (Arts. 2217-2220)
R& B Surety vs IAC, 129 SCRA 736
Guita vs CA, 139 SCRA 576
UCPB vs Ramos, 415 SCRA 596
Expertravel & Tours vs CA, 309 SCRA 141
Pp vs Fontanilla, 23 SCRA 1229
Pp vs Banela, 301 SCRA 84
Figueroa vs Pp, 498 SCRA 298
Equitable Banking vs IAC, 133 SCRA 135
b. NOMINAL (Arts. 2221- 2223)
Algarra vs Sandejas, 27 Phil 284
San Miguel Brewery vs Magno
SSS vs CA, 120 SCRA 707
Business Services of the Future vs CA, 480 SCRA 571
c. TEMPERATE /MODERATE (Arts. 2224-2225)
GSIS vs Labung-Deang, 365 SCRA 341
Tanay Recreation Center vs Fausto, 455 SCRA 436
LBC Express vs Ado, 468 SCRA 216
Pp. vs Duban, 412 SCRA 131
d. LIQUIDATED (Arts. 2226-2228)
Menchaves vs Tevez, 449 SCRA 380
Joes Electric Supply vs Alto Electronics, 104 Phil 333
Lirag Textile Mills vs SSS, 153 SCRA 338

e. EXEMPLARY / CORRECTIVE (Arts. 2229-2235)

Octot vs Ybanez, GR L-48643, Jan. 18, 1992
De Leon vs CA, GR L-31931, Aug. 1988
Pp vs Cristobal, GR 116279, Jan. 29, 1996