Case Digest (G.R. No. L-38587) Core Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
The case at hand revolves around the Province of Pangasinan as the petitioner against several respondents including the Honorable Presiding Judge of Branch VIII of the Court of First Instance of Pangasinan, the Clerk of Court in his capacity as Provincial Sheriff Ex-Officio, and private individuals resulting from an expropriation dispute. The events leading to this case trace back to July 10, 1963, when the Province initiated a complaint for the expropriation of a piece of property purportedly needed for school purposes, which had already been in the Province's possession since 1963. The following day, an order from then-Judge Guillermo Dacumos was issued, which established a provisional value of the property at ₱1,050.48, allowing immediate possession to the province. Over three years later, on August 27, 1966, a motion to withdraw this deposit was filed by the Province, and the court permitted the withdrawal shortly thereafter. However, it took nearly five years for the l
Case Digest (G.R. No. L-38587) Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
- Expropriation of Property: The Province of Pangasinan filed a complaint for expropriation on July 10, 1963, seeking to acquire a portion of a lot owned by private respondents for school purposes. The lot measured 8,754 square meters and was located in Barrio San Julian, Malasiqui, Pangasinan.
- Provisional Value and Possession: On July 11, 1963, Judge Guillermo Dacumos fixed the provisional value of the property at P1,050.48 and authorized the Province to take immediate possession.
- Withdrawal of Deposit: On August 27, 1966, the Province filed a motion to withdraw the deposit of P1,050.48 as part of the payment due to private respondents. The motion was granted two days later.
- Determination of Just Compensation: On December 9, 1971, the lower court issued an order fixing the fair market value of the land at P1.92 per square meter and awarding consequential damages for coconut and mango trees. The total just compensation was set at P18,137.68, with legal interest from the date of possession.
- Motion for Execution: On September 14, 1973, private respondents filed a motion for execution to enforce the payment of just compensation. The Province opposed the motion, but the court granted the motion for execution on October 25, 1973.
- Petition for Certiorari: The Province filed a petition for certiorari, arguing that the order of execution was a "patent nullity" and that there was no final judgment. The petition was filed by two Assistant Provincial Fiscals and the Provincial Attorney.
Issues:
- Whether the order of execution issued by Judge Domondon on October 25, 1973, was valid and enforceable.
- Whether the Province of Pangasinan was justified in delaying the payment of just compensation to private respondents.
- Whether the petition for certiorari filed by the Province had merit.
Ruling:
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Ratio:
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