Torts and Damages

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘Independent Civil Actions’ (Article 33, Civil Code) I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the rule on independent civil actions […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Attractive Nuisance’ Doctrine I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the attractive nuisance doctrine within the Philippine legal framework governing […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘Contributory Negligence’ vs ‘Imputed Negligence’ I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the distinct doctrines of contributory negligence and imputed […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Strict Liability’ Torts I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the concept of strict liability within the Philippine law of […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘Damnum Absque Injuria’ I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the rule of damnum absque injuria within the Philippine legal […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Vicarious Liability’ (Employers and Parents) I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the concept of vicarious liability under Philippine law, […]

SUBJECT: The Difference between ‘Proximate Cause’ and ‘Remote Cause’ I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the distinction between the concepts of proximate cause […]

SUBJECT: The Doctrine of ‘Last Clear Chance’ I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the doctrine of last clear chance, a qualified defense in […]

SUBJECT: The Doctrine of ‘Res Ipsa Loquitur’ in Torts I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur within the […]