Insular Government vs.

Frank
G.R.No.2935 March 23, 1909

In Insular Government V. Frank, the main issue is the situs of the capacity of the person to enter into the
contract. The case tells us that matters bearing upon the execution, interpretation and validity of a contract
are determined by the law of the place where the contract is made. Matters connected to its performance
are regulated by the law prevailing at the place of its performance. Matters respecting a remedy, such as
bringing of a suit, admissibility of evidence, and statutes of limitations, depend upon the law of the place
where the suit is brought.
Pan American World Airways V. IAC
G.R. No. L-70468 Aug. 11, 1988
In Pan American World Airways, the case revolves around the law which will apply to contracts entered
into by a foreign common carrier and its customers. Basically, the law that applies is the Warsaw
convention and the terms of carriage in the ticket of the passenger. The ticket of the passenger serves as a
contract between the parties and even if the passenger actually deserves more damages from the carrier,
the liability will still be subject to the terms and conditions of the Warsaw convention and the terms of the
carriage.