No ticket, no problem?: A study on the legality of ticket scalping under the Philippine jurisdiction

Date of Publication

2014

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Legal Management

Subject Categories

Commercial Law

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Commercial Law

Thesis Adviser

Mark Kristopher G. Tolentino

Defense Panel Chair

Edward P. Chico

Defense Panel Member

Jayson O. Ramos
Andre R. De Jesus
Hilario S. Caraan

Abstract/Summary

Ticket scalping in the Philippines happens during anticipated events whether it be during the sale of tickets or during the event itself, whether it be in public or online. In Quezon City, they have a city ordinance considering ticket scalping unlawful. But should not one consider that such act is a valid contract of sale, and an exercise of ones ownership over a thing? The study aims to find out the legality of ticket scalping under the Philippine jurisdiction.

There is a need to look into the Quezon City ordinance no. SP-493, S-97, if it is in conflict with the Civil Code with regards to ticket scalping. Knowing that ticket scalping is a valid contract of sale, and an exercise of ones ownership over a thing. There is also a need to look into the enactment of the Quezon City ordinance with regards to an invalid exercise of police power. Knowing that ticket scalping under the city ordinance considers unlawful both the buying and selling of tickets outside the admission booth.

The Quezon City ordinance is in fact in conflict with the Civil Code because ticket scalping is a valid contract of sale, and an exercise of ones ownership over a thing. The city ordinance is also an invalid exercise of polic power because it lacks lawful means, since it is a burden to those who validly agree and given their consent to another regarding a ticket sale.

The thesis aims to repeal the Quezon City ordinance SP-493, S-97, or at least amend and to provide a proper definition of ticket scalping, and to also consider the act as a cybercrime.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU19360

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

iv, 63 leaves ; 29 cm.

Keywords

Ticket scalping--Law and legislation--Philippines-- Quezon City

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