Case Digest (G.R. No. 1752)
Facts:
The case of Nicasio Capule vs. Evaristo Capistrano revolves around a dispute over the possession of a tract of land. The plaintiff, Nicasio Capule, initiated the action to recover possession of the land and sought damages for its unlawful detention. The events leading to the case began when Capule purchased the land from Eduardo Capistrano, who was deceased at the time of the trial. Evaristo Capistrano, the defendant and appellant, claimed the land as an heir of Eduardo Capistrano. The trial court found that Capule had indeed purchased the land and had taken possession of it before Eduardo's death. However, the defendant unlawfully deprived Capule of this possession. During the trial, the defendant's counsel argued that the document evidencing the sale was not presented as evidence. This claim was raised for the first time in the appellant's brief and lacked supporting...
Case Digest (G.R. No. 1752)
Facts:
Parties Involved:
- Plaintiff and Appellee: Nicasio Capule
- Defendant and Appellant: Evaristo Capistrano
Subject Matter:
- The case involves a dispute over the possession of a tract of land and damages for its unlawful detention.
Background of the Land:
- The plaintiff, Nicasio Capule, claimed to have purchased the land from Eduardo Capistrano, who is now deceased.
- The defendant, Evaristo Capistrano, claims the land as an heir of Eduardo Capistrano.
Possession and Detention:
- The plaintiff took possession of the land before the death of Eduardo Capistrano.
- The defendant later unlawfully deprived the plaintiff of possession.
Evidence Presented:
- The trial court found that the transfer of the land to the plaintiff was proven by a document, corroborated by four witnesses.
- The defendant alleged that the document evidencing the sale was not produced in evidence, but this claim was unsupported by affidavit or other evidence.
Damages Claimed:
- The plaintiff sought damages for the unlawful detention of the land, but the trial court found insufficient evidence to support this claim.
Issue:
Primary Issue:
- Whether the plaintiff, Nicasio Capule, is entitled to recover possession of the land from the defendant, Evaristo Capistrano.
Secondary Issue:
- Whether the plaintiff is entitled to damages for the unlawful detention of the land.
Ruling:
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Ratio:
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