Civil Code Art. 1755: Work and Labor

Statute: Civil Code
Article: Art. 1755
Topic: Work and Labor
Book: BOOK IV Obligations and Contracts
Title: TITLE VIII LEASE
Chapter: CHAPTER 3 Work and Labor
Year: 1949

The provision

A common carrier is bound to carry the passengers safely as far as human care and foresight can provide, using the utmost diligence of very cautious persons, with a due regard for all the circumstances.

Cases applying this article

Trans-Asia Shipping Lines v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 118126
Wg&A Shipping Lines v. Spouses Luis G.R. No. 225975
G.V. Florida Transport v. Heirs of Romeo L. Battung, Jr. G.R. No. 208802
Cleofe Velez v. Maximo Balzarza G.R. No. 48389
Cecilia Yambao v. Melchorita C. Zuñiga G.R. No. 146173

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