Case Digest (G.R. No. 1922)
Facts:
- The case involves a pilot named Francisco Gambe who is held responsible for damages to the steamer Alfred.
- Gambe was in command and had complete control of the vessel at the time of the accident.
- The accident was solely the result of Gambe's mistake in giving improper orders.
- The owners of the boat are not held liable for the damages.
- The trial court's judgment is affirmed, although there is a dissenting opinion on the amount of damages awarded.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The pilot, Francisco Gambe, should be held responsible for the damages.
- The owners of the boat are not held liable.
- The lack of certain equipment, such as a speaking tube, on the boat cannot be considered as a contributing factor to the a...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- The court based its decision on the fact that Gambe, as the pilot in command and having complete control of the vessel, was responsible for the accident.
- The owners of the boat cannot be held liable for the damages as the accident was solely caused by Gambe's mistake.
- The court also considered the testimony of the city engineer and the inspector of the port, which provided conclusive evidence of the actual dama...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. 1922)
Facts:
The case of City of Manila v. Gambe involves a dispute over damages caused to the steamer Alfred. The defendant, Francisco Gambe, was the pilot in command of the vessel at the time of the accident. The City of Manila, as the plaintiff, filed a case against Gambe seeking compensation for the damages. The trial court found in favor of the plaintiff, holding Gambe solely responsible for the accident. The court rejected the argument that the owners of the boat should be held liable due to the lack of certain equipment on the vessel. The court determined that the accident was solely the result of Gambe's mistake in giving improper orders, and not due to any failure on the part of the owners to equip the vessel properly. The court also found that the record provided sufficient evidence of the actual damages suffered by the bridge of the steamer Alfred. The testimony of the city engineer and the inspector of the port was deemed conclusive on this point.
Issue:
The main issue in this case is whether Francisco Gambe, as the pilot in command of the steamer Alfred, should be held solely responsible for the damages caused to the vessel, or if the owner...