Class-project-for-torts-and-damages.doc

CLASS PROJECT FOR TORTS AND DAMAGES SY 2018-2019 Dean Jess Zachael B. Espejo, LL.M. PAPER WRITING. Group yourselves into teams of 2 to 3 members. Each group will submit a paper of no less than twenty (20) pages (Legal Size, Font 12, Single-Spaced) on the following topics:    

Progression of Awards for Indemnity for Death under Article 2206 Damages as Compensation in Quasi-Judicial and Administrative Cases Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility, The Pangilinan Law and Vicarious Civil Liability Volenti Non Fit Injuria: The Doctrine of Assumption of Risk

Be mindful of the following mandatory content: 1.

How did these doctrines or rules become part of Philippine law? Chronologically cite jurisprudence on the doctrine or rule. The facts of each case should be cited and used to explain why the doctrine or rule was applied by the Supreme Court. Cases tend to “converse” with each other with the passage of time. Ensure that you are able to properly convey this “conversation” in your paper.

2.

Compare and contrast Philippine precedents on the doctrines or rules with their counterparts in at least two (2) foreign jurisdictions.

3.

Form a legal conclusion on the applicability of the continuing applicability of the doctrine or rule, taking into consideration factors like possible moral or equitable objections to their applicability in the context of Philippine law and the foreign law or laws to which comparison was made.

Attribute your sources properly. Plagiarized work will be rejected. Please be reminded that your professor will not ask you to write a paper on a topic he himself has not written about. Compliance with the foregoing and timely submission of a well-prepared and well-researched paper will merit as much as a 100 PERCENT (100%) grade. Minimum grade is ZERO. Deadline for submission of hardcopies is April 5, 2019 at the AdDU Law School Dean’s Office on or before 5 pm of the same date. Softcopies shall also be electronically sent to [email protected] following the same deadline while making sure that the body of the email states the names of the group members. Softcopies are required so that your work can be run through plagiarism-checking software. Failure to make timely submission shall mean a failing grade for the group.