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This case involves a claim for subsidiary liability against the father of a minor who caused the death of another person. The minor son, Gumersindo Balce, was convicted of homicide for killing Carlos Salen and sentenced to pay an indemnity of P2,000. However, the son was insolvent and unable to pay. The parents of Carlos Salen then demanded payment from Gumersindo's father, the defendant, citing Article 2180 which holds the parents liable for damages caused by their minor children. The defendant refused, arguing Article 2180 only applies to quasi-delicts and not criminal cases. The Supreme Court ruled that Article 2180 does apply in this criminal case, and that the defendant father
This case involves a claim for subsidiary liability against the father of a minor who caused the death of another person. The minor son, Gumersindo Balce, was convicted of homicide for killi…