Case Digest (G.R. No. 10076)
Facts:
- The case City of Manila vs. Comales (G.R. No. 10076) was decided by the Supreme Court of the Philippines on October 28, 1915.
- The City of Manila, as the plaintiff-appellant, sought to condemn properties owned by Fernanda Felisa Comales and her children, the defendants-appellants.
- The condemnation aimed to facilitate the construction of a street connecting Calle Marques de Comillas to Calle Nozaleda, passing through Calle San Marcelino and Taft Avenue.
- Legal proceedings began on May 22, 1913, in the Court of First Instance of the City of Manila.
- The city acquired most of the necessary land, but the properties in question were essential for project completion.
- After hearings, the court recognized the necessity of the condemnation and appointed commissioners to appraise the properties, which included various structures.
- The commissioners recommended a compensation amount of P31,785.15 for the expropriated properties.
- Both parties appealed, claiming errors in the valuation and compensation awarded.
Issue:
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Ruling:
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the defendants, awarding them P33,138.28 for the expropriated land and structures.
- The court determined that property owners should not be charged for improvements needed for public use.
- The valuation methods used by the commissi...(Unlock)
Ratio:
- Compensation in expropriation cases must reflect the reasonable market price at the time of expropriation.
- Property owners should not be unjustly enriched or deprived of fair compensation.
- Market value is based on what a willing buyer would pay, not on arbitrary deductions for...continue reading
Case Digest (G.R. No. 10076)
Facts:
The case of City of Manila vs. Comales (G.R. No. 10076) was decided by the Supreme Court of the Philippines on October 28, 1915. The plaintiff-appellant, the City of Manila, initiated the condemnation of properties owned by the defendants-appellants, Fernanda Felisa Comales and her children, to facilitate the construction of a street connecting Calle Marques de Comillas to Calle Nozaleda, traversing Calle San Marcelino and Taft Avenue. The legal proceedings commenced on May 22, 1913, in the Court of First Instance of the City of Manila. While the city successfully acquired most of the required land for the project, the properties in question were deemed essential for completion. After hearing both parties, the court acknowledged the necessity of the condemnation. Subsequently, commissioners were appointed to appraise the properties, which included land and various structures such as a tienda, a lithographing establishment, and a stable. The commissioners conducted multiple sessions, reviewed evidence, and ultimately recommended a compensation amount of P31,785.15 for the expropriated properties. The trial court accepted these findings, but both parties appealed, each alleging errors in the valuation and compensation awarded.
Issue:
- Wha...