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Equitable Leasing vs Lucita Suyom, Marissa Enano, et al

EQUITABLE LEASING CORPORATION, petitioner, vs. LUCITA SUYOM, MARISSA ENANO, MYRNA TAMAYO and FELIX OLEDAN, respondents.

G.R. No. 143360 | 2002-09-05

D E C I S I O N

PANGANIBAN, J.:

In an action based on quasi delict, the registered owner of a motor vehicle is solidarily liable for the injuries and damages caused by the negligence of the driver, in spite of the fact that the vehicle may have already been the subject of an unregistered Deed of Sale in favor of another person. Unless registered with the Land Transportation Office, the sale -- while valid and binding between the parties -- does not affect third parties, especially the victims of accidents involving the said transport equipment. Thus, in the present case, petitioner, which is the registered owner, is liable for the acts...