Jurisdiction and Double Jeopardy: Supreme Court Ruling on Appeal of Acquittal
Case Digest: Estate of Murray Philip Williams v. William Victor Percy
G.R. No.: 249681
Date: August 31, 2022
Ponente: Gaerlan, J.
Date: August 31, 2022
Ponente: Gaerlan, J.
Background Story:
The Estate of Murray Philip Williams, represented by Denis Michael Stanley, filed a complaint-affidavit for carnapping and estafa against William Victor Percy. Percy was accused of failing to return two vehicles entrusted to him by Williams. The Office of the City Prosecutor found probable cause, and Percy was indicted for two counts of carnapping. The Regional Trial Court (RTC) granted Percy's demurrer to evidence, and the Estate of Williams filed a petition for certiorari with the Court of Appeals (CA).
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Gross Neglect vs. Loss of Trust: A Delicate Balance in Employment Law
Case Digest: Citibank Savings, Inc. vs. Brenda L. Rogan
G.R. No.: 220903
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: Gaerlan, J.
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: Gaerlan, J.
Background Story:
Brenda L. Rogan, a Branch Cash/Operations Officer at Citibank Savings, Inc. (CSI), was terminated from employment due to alleged gross neglect of duty and loss of trust and confidence. Rogan had been with CSI for over 14 years and had a good track record. However, an investigation revealed that she had failed to comply with CSI's policies on funds transfer, signature verification, and separation of functions.
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Acquittal in Denial of Financial Support Case Highlights Importance of Proving Criminal Intent
Case Digest: XXX vs. People of the Philippines
G.R. No.: 255877
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: Gaerlan, J.
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: Gaerlan, J.
Background Story:
The case involves a marriage between XXX and AAA, which was allegedly forced. XXX worked as a seafarer and initially sent remittances to AAA. However, he stopped sending financial support when his parents became sick with cancer. AAA claimed that she suffered mental and emotional anguish due to XXX's failure to provide financial support, leading her to file a complaint for violation of Section 5(i) of Republic Act No. 9262.
Contract to Sell: Supreme Court Clarifies Effects of Non-Payment and Seller's Retention of Ownership
Case Digest: Atty. Rogelio B. De Guzman vs. Spouses Bartolome and Susan Santos
G.R. No.: 222957
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: Gaerlan, J.
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: Gaerlan, J.
Facts:
The case involves a Contract to Sell between Atty. Rogelio B. De Guzman (De Guzman) and Spouses Bartolome and Susan Santos (spouses Santos) over a house and lot. The spouses Santos paid a down payment but failed to pay the monthly installments. De Guzman sold the property to a third party during the pendency of a case filed by the spouses Santos for rescission of the Contract to Sell, recovery of down payment, and damages.
Unreasonable Stipulated Period: Supreme Court Invalidates 14-Day Limitation for Arbitration
Case Digest: Republic of the Philippines vs. Sergio C. Pascual
G.R. Nos. 244214-15
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: J. Gaerlan
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: J. Gaerlan
Facts:
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) awarded two contracts to Sergio C. Pascual, doing business under the name and style of SCP Construction, for two road construction projects in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental. However, the DPWH terminated the contracts due to alleged defects and deficiencies in the projects. Pascual filed a Request for Arbitration with the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC), which ruled in his favor. The DPWH appealed to the Court of Appeals, which affirmed the CIAC's decision with modifications.
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