DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF LAW

TORTS & DAMAGES

Rodel A. Cruz

Course Description:

The law on torts, quasi-delict and damages under the Civil Code, jurisprudence and related laws.

General Coverage: References:

Articles 1157, 1162, Civil Code Jarencio, Torts and Damages in Philippine
Articles 2176 - 2194, Civil Code Law
Articles 1163, 1170, 1172 1174, Civil Code Sangco, Torts and Damages
Articles 19 36, Civil Code De Leon and De Leon, Jr., Comments and
Articles 694 707, Civil Code Cases on Torts and Damages
Articles 1755 1763, Civil Code Aquino, Torts and Damages
Articles 309, 1314, 1723, Civil Code Largo, Laws and Jurisprudence on Torts
Articles 2195 - 2235, Civil Code and Damages
Decano, Notes on Torts and Damages
Pertinent Provisions of the Family Code, Albano & Alcantara, Torts and Damages
Revised Penal Code and Special Laws
Grading Parameters:
Rules 1-9, Rules of Court
Recitation & Quizzes 30%
Annotations
Preliminary Exam 30%
Jurisprudence
Final Exam 40%

100%

*provisions with asterisks must be memorized

Course Outline:

A. Sources of Obligations

1. Article 1157,* 1162, Civil Code

2. Article 2176,* Civil Code (Article 1902 Old Civil Code)
3. Articles 19,* 20, 21, 22, 23
4. Cause of Action: Rule 2, Rules of Court

Elements of a Cause of Action; Cause of Action vs. Right of Action

De Guzman vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 92029-30 (1990)
Custodio vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116100 (1996)

Torts & Other Sources of Obligations

Fabre vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 111127 (1996)
Cangco vs. Manila Railroad Co., 38 Phil. 768 (1918)
Tenchavez vs. Escao, G.R. No. L-19671 (1966)
Rakes vs. AG&P, G.R. No. l-1719 (1907)
Gilchrist vs. Cuddy, G.R. No. 9356 (1915)
Reyes Trucking vs. People of the Philippines, GR No. 129029 (2000)
Coca-Cola Bottlers vs. CA, 227 SCRA 292

B. Background

1. Purpose

Jarencio, Torts and Damages in Philippine Law;

Aquino, Torts & Damages;
De Leon, Comments & Cases on Torts & Damages)

2. Origins: Torts & Quasi-Delict

Jarencio, Torts and Damages in Philippine Law

Aquino, Torts & Damages
Largo, Laws & Jurisprudence on Torts & Damages
De Leon, Comments & Cases on Torts & Damages

Article 2176,* Civil Code vs. Article 1902 Old Civil Code

Barredo vs. Garcia and Almario, 73 Phil 607 (1942)

*provisions with asterisks must be memorized