In Norkis Distribution, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court ruled that without actual or constructive delivery, ownership—and thus the risk of loss—remains with the seller. Despite issuing a sales invoice and registering the motorcycle in the buyer’s name, Norkis retained ownership when the vehicle was destroyed.
Norkis Distribution, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals [February 7, 1991] Read More »
In Roman v. Grimalt, the Supreme Court held that a sale isn’t perfected without mutual agreement on the object and price. Here, the seller couldn’t prove ownership of the schooner, preventing contract perfection. Consequently, the seller bore the loss when the vessel was destroyed before delivery.
In Keppel Cebu Shipyard v. Pioneer Insurance, the Supreme Court found both Keppel and WG&A equally negligent for a fire on M/V Superferry 3. The Court upheld the validity of a contract clause limiting Keppel’s liability to ₱50 million, emphasizing that contracts of adhesion are enforceable unless the weaker party is deprived of the opportunity to bargain on equal footing.
Keppel Cebu Shipyard vs. Pioneer Insurance [September 18, 2012] Read More »
In Keppel Cebu Shipyard v. Pioneer Insurance, the Supreme Court held both Keppel and WG&A equally negligent for a fire on M/V Superferry 3. The Court upheld a contract clause limiting Keppel’s liability to ₱50 million, emphasizing that such limitations are valid if both parties had the opportunity to negotiate terms.
Keppel Cebu Shipyard vs. Pioneer Insurance [September 25, 2009] Read More »
In National Power Corporation v. Court of Appeals and Rayo, the Supreme Court held NPC liable for damages caused by releasing water from Angat Dam during Typhoon Kading. The Court ruled that NPC’s negligence, despite warnings of the typhoon, was the proximate cause of the flooding and resulting damages.
National Power Corporation vs. CA and Rayo [May 21, 1993] Read More »
In Corliss v. Manila Railroad Co., the Supreme Court ruled that the Manila Railroad Company was not negligent in a collision where Ralph Corliss’ jeep collided with a locomotive. The Court emphasized that individuals must exercise caution at railroad crossings, and failure to do so constitutes negligence.
Corliss vs. Manila Railroad Co. [March 28, 1969] Read More »
In Wright v. Manila Electric, the Supreme Court ruled that mere intoxication does not constitute negligence. Wright, injured after his calesa struck elevated railway tracks, was not found negligent despite being intoxicated. The Court emphasized that intoxication is only one factor in determining negligence.
