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Case Digest: People v. Flora, G.R. No. 125909, June 23, 2000
RELATED TOPIC: Treachery FACTS: Days before the incident, Flora had a violent altercation with a certain Oscar. Oscar’s uncle, Ireneo Gallarte, pacified the two. A dance party then was held to celebrate the birthday of a certain Jeng-Jeng. The party was attended by Flora, Rosalie Roma, Emerita Roma, and her aunt, Flor Espinas, and Ireneo…
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Case Digest: Lara’s Gifts & Decors, Inc. v. Midtown Industrial Sales, Inc., G.R. No. 225433, August 28, 2019
RELATED TOPIC: Modifying the imposition of interest as provided in Nacar v. Gallery Frames FACTS: Lara’s Gifts & Decors, Inc. acquired various industrial and construction materials from Midtown Industrial Sales, Inc. on a 60-day credit term, totaling ₱1,263,104.22, with a 24% annual interest on overdue accounts. Petitioner attempted to pay using multiple postdated checks from…
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Case Digest: Nacar v. Gallery Frames, G.R. No. 189871, August 13, 2013
RELATED TOPIC: Modifying Eastern Shipping Guidelines on Interest. FACTS: On October 15, 1998, Labor Arbiter Lustria found Dario Nacar was illegally dismissed by Gallery Frames on January 24, 1997, and awarded him ₱158,919.92 in backwages and separation pay. Gallery Frames’ appeal to the NLRC was dismissed, and their further appeals to the CA and SC…
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Case Digest: Eastern Shipping Lines, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 97412 July 12, 1994
RELATED TOPIC: 12% Legal Interest FACTS: Two fiber drums of riboflavin were shipped from Yokohama, Japan, on a delivery vessel owned by defendant Eastern Shipping Lines, under a Bill of Lading. The shipment was insured under plaintiff’s Marine Insurance Policy for ₱36,382,466.38. Upon arrival of the shipment in Manila, it was discharged into the custody…
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Case Digest: Abrogar v. Cosmos Bottling Company, G.R. No. 164749, March 15, 2017
RELATED TOPIC: Proximate Cause FACTS: In June 1980, Cosmos and Intergames organized the “1st Pop Cola Junior Marathon”, a 10-kilometer race. Rommel, the plaintiffs’ son, participated after meeting all the requirements. During the race, he was hit by a jeepney due to inadequate safety measures along the route. Despite receiving medical treatment, Rommel died the…
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Case Digest: AAA v. BBB, G.R. No. 212448, January 11, 2018
RELATED TOPIC: Application of RA 9262 as to the commission of the cause of mental abuse abroad FACTS: Petitioner AAA filed a case against respondent BBB pursuant to RA 9262 for allegedly causing her mental and emotional anguish by having an illicit relationship with another woman in Singapore. Sufficient basis was found to charge BBB; thus,…