Case Digests for Law Students

Radiola-Toshiba Philippines, Inc. through its assignee-in-insolvency, Vicente J. Cuna, Petitioner Vs. The Intermediate Appellate Court, Hon. Leonardo I. Cruz, as Judge of the Regional Trial Court of Angeles City, Branch No. LVI. Emilio C. Patino, as assignee-in-insolvency of Carlos and Teresita Gatmaytan, Sheriff of Angeles City, Register of Deeds of Angeles City, Sanyo Maketing Corp., S&T Enterprises Inc., Refrigeration Industries Inc., and Delta Motor Corp., Respondents G.R. No. 75222, July 18, 1991 Facts: On March 4, 1980, Petitioner obtained a levy of attachment against the properties of spouses Carlos and Teresita Gatmaytan for a collection of sum of money before the RTC of Pasig. On July 2, 1950, Three creditors, herein respondents filed a petition for involuntary insolvency of spouses Gatmaytan in Pampanga and Angeles City. On December 10, 1980, Petitioner obtained a favorable judgment as the writ of execution was issued in its favor. On September 21, 1981...

JMM Promotions and Management, Inc., Petitioner Vs. National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and Ulpiano L. Delos Santos, Respondents. G.R. No. 109835, November 22, 1993 Facts: Petitioner JMM Promotions and Management Inc. appealed to the respondent NLRC with regard to the decision of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) on the ground of failure to post the required appeal bond. NLRC, in support of the decision, cited Article 223 of the Labor Code, as provided and amended: Article 223 - In a case of judgment involving a monetary award, an appeal by the employer may be perfected only upon the posting of a cash or surety bond issued by a reputable bonding company duly accredited by the Commission in an amount equivalent to the monetary award in the judgment appealed from. Rule VI, Section 6 of the New Rules of Procedure of the NLRC as amended reads as follows: Section 6 - Bond - In case the decision of the Labor Arbiter involves a mo...

Felicito Basbacio, Petitioner Vs. Office of the Secretary, Department of Justice, Franklin Drilon in his capacity as Secretary of Justice, Respondent G.R. No. 109445, November 7, 1994 Facts: Felicito Basbacio, with his son in law Wilfredo Balderrama, was convicted of the crome of murder and of two counts of frustrated murder for the killing of Federico Boyon and the wounding of his wife and son, due to an apparent land dispute between the Boyon's and the petitioner. Petitioner appealed the matter and he was acquitted because the prosecution failed to prove conspiracy between him and his son in law. His mere presence was insufficient to show conspiracy. Petitioner then filed a claim under RA 7309 section 3(a) which provides for the payment of compensation to any person who was unjustly accused, convicted, imprisoned but subsequently released by virtue of a judgment of acquittal. However, his claim was not sufficient to find him guilty beyond reasonable doubt, ...

Globe-Mackay Cable and Radio Corporation (GMRC), Petitioner Vs. National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC) and Imelda Salazar, Respondents G.R. No. 82511, March 3, 1992 Facts: Private Respondent, "Imelda Salazar" was employed as general systems analyst of Globe-Mackay Cable and Radio Corp. (GMRC) While Delfin Saldivar, her close friend, was employed as technical operations' support manager in May 1982. Petitioner GMRC investigated Saldivar's activities due to the reports indicating that the company equipment and spare parts were in custody of Saldivar. The internal audit report also indicated that Saldivar entered into a partnership with Richard A. Yambao, owner and manager of Eledon Engineering Services (Elecon), a supplier often recommended by Saldivar to the petitioner. It also appeared in the course of Maramara's investigation that Imelda Salazar violated company regulations by involving herself in transactions with conflict of interest with t...

Soccoro D. Ramirez, Petitioner Vs. Honorable Court of Appeals and Ester S. Garcia, Respondents G.R. No. 93833, September 28, 1995 Facts: The Petitioner Soccoro Ramirez, filed a civil case for damages in the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City against Private respondent Ester Garcia who, in a confrontation in the latter's office allegedly vexed, insulted, and humiliated her in a "Hostile and Futile" mood and in a manner offensive to her dignity and personality contrary to morals, good customs and public policy. Petitioner produced a verbatim transcript of their argument and sought moral damages, attorney's fee and other expenses of litigation, all amounting to Php 610,000.00 exclusive of the costs, interests and other reliefs awardable by the court. Thus, Ester Garcia, Private respondent filed a criminal case before RTC - Pasay City for a violation of Republic Act 4200 "An act to prohibit and penalize wiretapping and other related violations of ...

The People of the Philippines, Plaintiff-Appellee Vs. Patricio Amigo alias "Bebot," Accused-Appellant G.R. No. 116719, January 18, 1996 Facts: On December 29, 1989 at around 1:00 Pm, Benito Ng Suy was driving their gray Ford Fiera back home, with his daughters, Jocelyn Ng Suy and a younger one together with his two year old son. An accidental head on collision occurred between the Fiera and the Tamaraw being driven by one Virgillio Abogado, with Abogado was the accused, Patricio Amigo alias "Bebot". The collision caused slight damage to the right bumper of the Tamaraw. While Abogado and Benito were having a verbal confrontation, Patricio approached Benito asking the latter to leave the incident as it was only a minor incident. However, Benito said that Patricio should not interfere, which made Patricio irritated and caused the latter to stab Benito, rendering the victim into a critical condition which later caused his death due to a sepsis infecti...