Civil Law

LEUNG BEN VS. P. J. O’BRIEN G.R. No. L-13602 April 6, 1918 Gambling, Obligations and Contracts

FACTS: An action was instituted by P. J. O’Brien to recover the sum of P15,000 alleged to have been lost by Leung Ben to P.J. O’Brien in a series of gambling, banking and percentage games conducted during the two or three months prior to the institution of the suit. In Leung Ben’s verified complaint, O’Brien… Read More LEUNG BEN VS. P. J. O’BRIEN G.R. No. L-13602 April 6, 1918 Gambling, Obligations and Contracts

Civil Law

PELAYO VS. LAURON 12 Phil. 453 G.R. No. L-4089 January 12, 1909 Obligations and Contracts

FACTS: Arturo Pelayo, a physician, plaintiff was called to render medical assistance to the defendant’s daughter-in-law, who was about to give birth. After the consultation of Dr. Escaño, it was deemed that the operation was going to be difficult for child birth, but regardless, Dr. Pelayo proceeded with the job of operating on the subject… Read More PELAYO VS. LAURON 12 Phil. 453 G.R. No. L-4089 January 12, 1909 Obligations and Contracts