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NEW ERA UNIVERSITY

College of Law

TORTS AND DAMAGES


Course Syllabus – 1st Sem. 2020-2021
Atty. Nelson U. Logronio

Course Description:
The course deals with the different provisions of the civil code falling under the definition of
torts as a source of liability. Emphasis shall be given to the topic on quasi-delict and human
relations as a source of civil liability arising from both intentional and unintentional acts of a
tortfeasor. The subject will also deal with damages focusing on the parameters set by
jurisprudence on the application of the pertinent provisions of the Civil Code.

Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, the student is expected to:

1. Define the concept of torts both in the English concept as well as in Philippine jurisdiction.
2. Enumerate the different sources of laws on torts ad damages
3. Compare quasi-delict as a source of liability against delict and breach of contract.
4. Explain the different provisions of the civil code on Quasi Delict and Human Relations.
5. Explain the concept of vicarious liability and its importance in civil law.
6. Identify the defenses that may be raised in actions for tort.
7. Enumerate the different types of damages and the grounds for the award.
8. Explain court decisions in relation to the civil code provisions on the subject.

Course Syllabus
Week Topics
1 Orientation/Introduction
2 I. Introduction
A. Sources of Law on Torts and Damages
B. Concept of Tort and Quasi-Delict

3-5 II. Quasi-Delicts


A. Scope of Quasi-Delict
Elcano vs. Hill, L-24803
Schmitz Transport and Brokerage vs. Trasnport Venture G.R. 150255
Cinco vs. Canonoy G.R. No. L-33171

B. Culpa Contractual vs. Culpa Aquiliana vs. Culpa Criminal


Rolito Calang vs. People, G.R. No. 190696
Mendoza vs. Arrieta 91 SCRA 113, L-32599
Jocson vs. Glorioso 22 SCRA 316, L-22686
Padua vs. Robles 66 SCRA 485, L-40486
Mendoza vs. La Mallorca 82 SCRA 243, L-26407
Sps. Santos vs. Pizardo, G.R. No. 151452
Pajarito vs. Seneris 87 SCRA 227, L-44627
Andamo vs. IAC, G.R. No. 74761
RCPI vs. Verchez G.R. No.164349
Manliclic vs. Calauanan G.R.No. 150157
Torres Madrid vs. Mitsui G.R. No. 194121

C. Contractual relationship among parties


Nancy Go vs. CA, G.R. No. 114791
Air France vs. Carrascoso, L-21438
Zulueta vs. Pan Am Airways, L-28589
Huang vs. Philippine Hoteliers, G.R. No. 180440
Loadmasters Customs vs. Glodel Brokerage G.R.No. 179446
Coca-Cola vs. CA, G.R. No. 110295 October 18, 1993

D. Negligence
1. Proximate Cause
Calalas vs. CA, G.R. No. 122039
Mercury Drug vs. Baking G.R. No. 156037
Guanio vs. Makati Shangri-la G.R. No. 190601
BPI vs. Suarez, G.R. No.167750, 2010
Ocean Builders vs Cubacub, G.R. No. 150898, 2011
Equitable vs. Ong, G.R. No. 156207
Vergara v. Sonkin G.R. No. 193659 June 15, 2015

2. Contributory Negligence
Annonuevo vs. CA, G.R. No. 130003
Phoenix Construction vs. IAC, L-65295
Estacion vs. Bernardo G.R.No. 144723
Rakes vs. Atlantic Gulf G.R.No. 1719
Abrogar v. Cosmos Bottling G.R. No. 164749 March 15, 2017

3. Res ipsa loquitur


Ramos vs. CA, G.R. No. 124354, 2002
Professional Services vs. Agana, G.R. No. 126297, 2010
Africa vs. Caltex, L-12986
Layugan vs. IAC, G.R. No. 73998

4. Last clear chance


Picart vs. Smith, G.R. No. L-12219
Glan People’s Lumber vs. IAC, G.R. No. 70493 May 18, 1989
Ong vs. Metropolitan Water District, L-7694
Allied Banking vs. BPI G.R. No. 188363
McKee vs. Tayag, G.R. No. L-68102, 1992

E. Fortuitous Event
Regino vs. Pangasinan College of Science G.R. 156109
Mindex vs. Morillo G.R.No. 138123
Sicam vs. Jorge G.R. No. 159617
RCPI vs. Verchez, G.R. No. 164349, 2006
Gotesco vs. Chatto, G.R. No. L-87584 June 16, 1992

6-8 F. Persons Liable for Quasi Delict


Reyes vs. People, G.R. No. 129029
Basilio vs. CA 113433, G.R. No. 113433
Castilex vs. Vasquez, G.R. No. 132266
Filamer Christian Institute vs. CA, G.R. No. 75112, 1992
Philippine Rabbit vs. Phil American Forwarders, G.R. No. L-25142
Meritt vs. Govt. 34 Phil 311, G.R. No. L-11154 ;
Amadora vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-47745
Palisoc vs. Brillantes, L-29025
Salvosa vs. IAC, G.R. No. 70458
Universal Aquarius vs. Tan G.R.No. 155990
Mercury Drug vs. Del Rosario G.R.No. 172122
Equitable Leasing Corporation vs. Suyom G.R.No 143360
Filcar vs. Espinas G.R. No. 174156
MMTC vs. Cuevas, G.R. No. 167797
Cang vs. Cullen, G.R. No.163078, 2009
Pacis vs. Morales, G.R. No. 169467, 2010
Our Lady of Lourdes Hosp. v. CapanzanaG.R. No. 189218 March 22, 2017
Reyes v. Doctolero G.R. No. 185597 August 2, 2017
MMTC vs. CA G.R. No. 104408 June 21, 1993
R. Transport Corp. v. YUG.R. No. 174161 18 February, 2015

9 Midterm
10-12 III. Articles 2183-2194, Civil Code of the Philippines
Miranda Vistil vs. IAC - G.R. No. 74431
Caedo vs. Yu Khe Thai 26 SCRA 381, G.R. No. L-20392
Annonuevo vs. CA, G.R. No. 130003
City of Manila vs. Teotico 22 SCRA 267, G.R. No. L-23052
Guilatco vs. City of Dagupan, G.R. No. 61516 March 21, 1989
De Roy vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 80718
Ruks Konsult v. Adworld Sign G.R. NO. 204866

13-14 IV. Human Relations


A. Articles 19-36, Civil Code of the Philippines
California vs. Quinones G.R. No. 175822
Baksh vs CA, G.R. No.97336
Polo Pantaleon vs. American Express G.R. No. 174269
Manaloto vs. Veloso G.R.No.171365
Villanueva vs. Rosqueta G.R.No.180764
Gregorio vs. Datuin G.R.No.179799
Liwayway vs. Fortune Tobacco G.R.No. 141309.
Dreamworks vs. Janiola G.R.No. 184861

B. Accion Rem Verso vs. Solutio Indebiti


Republic of the Philippines vs. Lacap G.R.No.158253
Beumer vs. Amores G.R. No. 195670
Shinryo vs. RRN G.R. No. 172525
Uy vs. PEA, G.R. No. 147925-26, 2009

C. Persons Civilly Liable for Felonies (Articles 100-103, RPC)


D. Prosecution of Civil Actions (Rule 111, Rules of Court)

15-17 V. Damages
A. General Provisions of the Civil Code
B. Actual or Compensatory Damages
1. Dano emergente vs. Lucro Cessante
2. Ordinary and Extraordinary concepts of attorney’s fees
3. Loss of earning capacity
C. Moral Damages
D. Nominal Damages
E. Temperate or Moderate Damages
F. Liquidated Damages
G. Exemplary or Corrective Damages

Mercado vs. Tan, G.R. No. 137110, August 1, 2000


OMC Carriers vs. Nabua, G.R.No.148974
DPWH vs.Reyes, G.R. No. 160379, August 14, 2009
Cham vs. Pizarro, A.C. No. 5499, August 16, 2005:
Chato vs Liwayway, G.R. No. 141309, June 19, 2007
People vs. Abes, G.R. No. 138937, January 20, 2004
Dino vs. Jardines, G.R. No. 145871, January 31, 2006
BF MEtal vs. Lomotan, G.R. No. 170813, April 16, 2008
Redentor vs. Albayda, G.R. No. 172200, July 6, 2010
BPI vs. Suarez, G.R. No. 167750, March 15, 2010
Equitable vs. Ong, G.R. No. 156207, September 15, 2006

18 Final Exam

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