Davao Holiday Transport · G.R. 211424

Petitioner: Davao Holiday Transport Services Corporation
Respondent: Spouses Eulogio
Citation: G.R. No. 211424
Court: Supreme Court
Division: Third Division
Ponente: Reyes, J.
Decided: November 26, 2014

Summary

This case involves the civil liability of a transport company for a vehicular accident that killed a 12-year-old boy. Davao Holiday Transport Services Corporation's taxi, driven by Orlando Tungal, struck Christian Emphasis who was riding a bicycle, causing his death. The Supreme Court affirmed the company's liability under Article 2180 of the Civil Code, which holds employers responsible for damages caused by employees acting within their assigned duties unless they prove observance of diligence of a good father of family. The Court found that the company failed to present concrete documentary evidence of proper selection and supervision of the driver, making the employer presumptively liable. The decision modified the interest computation to 6% per annum from the RTC decision date, consistent with BSP regulations.

Statutes applied

Civil Code, Art. 2180

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By the Intellegal Editorial Board · November 26, 2014

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