Martin Diuquino v. J. Antonio Araneta

Summary

This case involves tort liability under the Civil Code where plaintiff Diuquino sought damages from defendant Araneta for injuries caused by Araneta's chauffeur. Diuquino was hit by Araneta's car driven by chauffeur Pedro Estrada in Baguio on April 6, 1940, resulting in a broken kneeball and permanent disability. The Supreme Court affirmed the dismissal, holding that Article 1902 was inapplicable as Araneta's alleged negligence in chauffeur selection was not the proximate cause of injury, and Article 1903 was inapplicable as chauffeurs are not among the specified categories of persons for whose acts employers are vicariously liable under the Civil Code.