@saibibon: Facts of the case: Julie Ann Gotiong, aged 18, and Wendell Libi, aged 19, were in a romantic relationship until December 1978, when Julie Ann ended the relationship, perceiving Wendell as sadistic and irresponsible. Wendell sought reconciliation, but Julie Ann refused, leading him to threaten her. To escape Wendell’s advances, Julie Ann stayed at her best friend’s house. Tragically, both were later found dead from single gunshot wounds inflicted by the same Smith and Wesson revolver, which was registered to Wendell's father, Cresencio Libi. This firearm was recovered at the crime scene. With no eyewitnesses to the incident, the parents of the deceased presented conflicting theories based on circumstantial evidence. Julie Ann's parents alleged that Wendell shot her and then took his own life. Conversely, Wendell's parents speculated that a third party, possibly angered by Wendell's role as a narcotics informer, was responsible for both deaths. Following these events, Julie Ann's parents filed a civil case against Wendell's parents for damages based on vicarious liability under Article 2180 of the Civil Code. The initial complaint was dismissed for lack of evidence, but this decision was later overturned on appeal, leading to a judgment against Wendell's parents. Issue: The primary issue was whether the court correctly interpreted Article 2180 of the Civil Code to hold Wendell’s parents liable for vicarious liability. Court's Ruling: The Court ruled that parental civil liability should be governed by Article 2180 of the Civil Code, which applies to both quasi-delicts and criminal acts. It asserted that holding parents liable for negligent acts but not for those involving criminal intent would be illogical. Under Article 2180, liability primarily rests with the father, or the mother in his absence, and is reinforced by the Child and Youth Welfare Code. The Family Code further clarifies that parents are responsible for damages caused by their unemancipated children living under their authority. The Court found that Wendell's parents were civilly liable for the injuries and damages stemming from their son's actions. They noted that the liability of parents for their children's quasi-delict is primary and only ceases when they can demonstrate that they exercised all necessary care to prevent harm. Wendell's mother acknowledged that a firearm was not securely stored, suggesting negligence in its management. Ultimately, the Court affirmed the lower court's decision to hold Wendell’s parents liable for damages, denying the petition with costs assessed against them. #jurisprudenceph #lawschoolph #lawschool #lawstudentph #fyp

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