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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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.
Property Rights Prevail: Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Rightful Owner in Forgery Case
Case Digest: Rosita V. Zamora vs. Ramon Bagatsing, Jr., et al.
G.R. No.: 254194
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: J. Gaerlan
Facts:
The case involves a dispute over a 439-square-meter parcel of land in Pasay City. The property was originally owned by spouses Rosita and Jesus Zamora, but was allegedly donated to Zenaida Lazaro, the mother of the respondents, through a Deed of Donation. The respondents, children of Lazaro, later sold the property to themselves and registered it in their names. Rosita claimed that the Deed of Donation was forged and filed an Affidavit of Adverse Claim, which was annotated on the title.
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Just Compensation in Agrarian Reform: Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Tayko
Case Digest: Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Margarito E. Tayko, et al.
G.R. No.: 231546
Date: March 29, 2023
Ponente: J. Gaerlan
Facts:
The case involves a dispute over the valuation of a property acquired by the government under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). The property owners, respondents Margarito E. Tayko, et al., claimed that the valuation made by the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) was not in accordance with the law and implementing rules.
The property was acquired by the government under a voluntary offer to sell, and the LBP valued the property based on the formula provided under Presidential Decree (P.D.) No. 27. However, the Court of Appeals (CA) ruled that the valuation should be based on the factors enumerated in Section 17 of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 6657.
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