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2014-07-18 |
BRION, J. |
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| Josefa cannot evade his responsibility by mere denial of his employment relations with Bautista in the absence of proof that his truck was used without authorization or that it was stolen when the accident occurred.[53] In quasi-delict cases, the registered owner of a motor vehicle is the employer of its driver in contemplation of law.[54] The registered owner of any vehicle, even if not used for public service, would primarily be responsible to the public or to third persons for injuries caused while the vehicle was being driven on highways or streets. The purpose of motor vehicle registration is precisely to identify the owner so that if any injury is caused by the vehicle, responsibility can be imputed to the registered owner.[55] | |||||
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2013-10-23 |
VILLARAMA, JR., J. |
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| Except for the award for the loss of earning capacity,the Court concurs with the findings of the CA and sustains the other awards made in so far as they are in accordance with prevailing jurisprudence. In addition, pursuant to this Court's ruling in Del Carmen, Jr. v. Bacoy[54] citing Eastern Shipping Lines, Inc. v. Court of Appeals,[55] an interest of 6% per annum on the amounts awarded shall be imposed, computed from the time of finality of this Decision until full payment thereof. | |||||