G.R. No. L-12219 - Picart vs. Smith, Jr.

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Title Supreme Court: Picart vs. Smith, Jr.

Case: G.R. No. L-12219

Decision Date: Mar 15, 1918

Amado Picart sued Frank Smith, Jr. for negligence after a 1912 bridge collision. Smith failed to avoid the accident despite warning Picart, who was on a pony. The Supreme Court ruled Smith liable, applying the "last clear chance" doctrine, awarding Picart damages for injuries and loss.

negligence

last clear chance

civil liability

Short 12 min

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