Common Carrier - In General

I. Common Carriers A. In General 1. Definitions; essential elements Art. 1732* AGUEDO F. AGBAYANI, Commercial Laws of The Philippines, vol. 4, 1989 ed. US vs. Tan Piaco, 40 Phil 853 Home Insurance Co. vs. American Steamship Agencies, 23 SCRA 24 De Guzman vs CA, 168 SCRA 612 Planters Products vs CA, G.R. 101503 (Sept. 15, 1993) Coastwise Lighterage Corp. vs. CA, GR No. 114167, July 12, 1995 2. Nature of business; power of State to regulate Art. 1765 4 Agbayani Pantranco vs. PSC, 70 Phil 221 3. Nature and Basis of Liability Art. 1733 Art. 1734 Art. 1735 Art. 1745 Art. 1755 Art. 1756 4 Agbayani Cangco vs MRR, 38 Phil 768 Medina vs Cresencia, 99 Phil 506 Isaac vs A.L. Ammen Trans. Co., 101 Phil 1046 Fores vs Miranda, 105 Phil 266 Phil. Rabbit Bus Lines vs IAC, 189 SCRA 159 4. Classes of common carriers Art. 1732 Art. 1733 Art. 1755 5. Laws applicable Art. 1766 4 Agbayani Art. 1753 Eastern Shipping Lines vs IAC 150 SCRA 463