SUBJECT OUTLINE

TRANSPORTATION / COMMON CARIERS

Atty. Teresa Q. Blanco

I. COMMON CARRIERS (Arts. 1732-1766)

a) Definition / Characteristics
b) Tests of Common Carriers
c) Common Carriers vs Private Carriers
d) Extraordinary Diligence
e) Vigilance over Goods & Safety of Passengers
f) Carriage of Goods vs Carriage of Passengers

II. CARRIAGE OF GOODS BY SEA ACT (Public Act No. 521)

a) Definition of Contract of Carriage
b) Goods covered
c) Carrier: Responsibilities & Liabilities /
Rights & Immunities

III. WARSAW CONVENTION /

PUBLIC SERVICE ACT (Commonwealth Act No. 1416)

CASES
1. First Phil. Industrial Corp. vs CA, GR No. 125948 12/29/1998
2. De Guzman vs CA, GR No. L-47822 12/22/1988
3. AF Sanchez Brokerage, Inc. vs CA, GR No. 147079 12/21/2004
4. Compania Maritima vs CA, 164 SCRA 685