Narciso Gutierrez v. Bonifacio… · G.R. 34840

Petitioner: Narciso Gutierrez
Respondent: Bonifacio Gutierrez
Citation: G.R. No. 34840
Court: Supreme Court En Banc
Division: En Banc
Ponente: Malcolm, J.
Decided: September 23, 1931

Summary

This 1931 Supreme Court decision involved an automobile accident on the Talon bridge in Las Piñas where a passenger truck and private automobile collided due to mutual negligence of both drivers who failed to yield right of way. Narciso Gutierrez, a truck passenger, suffered a fractured right leg and sued for P10,000 in damages. The Court of First Instance awarded the full amount, but the Supreme Court reduced it to P5,000. The Court applied Article 1903 of the Civil Code to hold the father Manuel Gutierrez liable for his 18-year-old son's negligent driving, and also found the truck owner and chauffeur liable based on contract and negligence. The case established principles of parental liability for minor children's driving negligence and joint liability in automobile accidents involving mutual fault.

Statutes applied

Civil Code, Art. 1903

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