Amadora vs.

CA 160 SCRA 274 Facts: Alfredo Amadora was a graduating high school student from the Colegio de San Jose-Recoletos. Unfortunately, while they were at the auditorium of their school, a classmate, Pablito Damon, fired a gun that mortally hit Alfredo, causing the latters death. Daffon was convicted of homicide thru reckless imprudence. Moreover, the victims parents , petitioners, filed a civil action for damages against the school, its principal, the dean of boys and the physics teacher, together with Daffon and two other students, through their respective parents. However, the complaint against the students were dropped. The trial court ruled in favor of the victims parents. Issue: Whether or not teachers or heads of establishments of arts and trades shall be liable for the death of Alfredo Amadora Held: No. The Supreme Court ruled that the heads are not liable. The teacher-in-charge is not also liable because theres no proof that he was negligent in enforcing discipline against the accused or that he waived observance of the rules and regulations of the school, or condoned their non-observance. Also, the fact that he wasnt present cant be considered against him because he wasnt required to report on that day. Classes had already ceased.