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    Palafox Vs Province of Ilocos Norte

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    Sabas Torralba, a driver for the Province of Ilocos Norte, ran over and killed Proceso Palafox while driving a work truck. The heirs of Palafox sued the province and other officials, claiming liability. However, the court ruled that the province could not be held liable for the negligent actions of its employee, Torralba, because he was performing his governmental duties related to road construction and maintenance at the time of the accident.

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    Palafox Vs Province of Ilocos Norte

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    Sabas Torralba, a driver for the Province of Ilocos Norte, ran over and killed Proceso Palafox while driving a work truck. The heirs of Palafox sued the province and other officials, claiming liability. However, the court ruled that the province could not be held liable for the negligent actions of its employee, Torralba, because he was performing his governmental duties related to road construction and maintenance at the time of the accident.

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    Sabas Torralba, a driver for the Province of Ilocos Norte, ran over and killed Proceso Palafox while driving a work truck. The heirs of Palafox sued the province and other officials, claiming liability. However, the court ruled that the province could not be held liable for the negligent actions of its employee, Torralba, because he was performing his governmental duties related to road construction and maintenance at the time of the accident.

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    Palafox Vs Province of Ilocos Norte

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    Dan Anthony Barriga
    Sabas Torralba, a driver for the Province of Ilocos Norte, ran over and killed Proceso Palafox while driving a work truck. The heirs of Palafox sued the province and other officials, claiming liability. However, the court ruled that the province could not be held liable for the negligent actions of its employee, Torralba, because he was performing his governmental duties related to road construction and maintenance at the time of the accident.

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    PALAFOX V PROVINCe OF ILOCOS NORTE

    Leonardo Palafox v. Province of Ilocos Norte

    Facts:
     Sabas Torralba was employed as the driver of Ilocos Norte and detailed to the
    Office of the District Engineer

     While driving his truck, he ran over Proceto Palafox and the victim died.
     Sabas was prosecuted for homicide through reckless imprudence to which he
    pleaded guilty.
     The heirs of Palafox instituted a civil case against the Province, District Engineer,
    Provincial Treasurer and Sabas Torralba.

    Issue: WON the Province of Ilocos Norte can be held liable? NO

    Ratio:
    This case highlights the general rule that local government units are not liable for
    negligent acts of its employees while they are performing governmental functions
    or duties. In this case, the driver Torralba was involved in the construction or
    maintenance of roads which was a governmental duty. Therefore, the province
    cannot be held liable for his negligent act.

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