Facts:

• The case G.R. No. 39694 involves Pulp and Paper Trading Company (plaintiff/appellee) and Loko (Tan Ko), doing business as Tan Ko & Co. (defendant/appellant).
• The events occurred in Manila, where the plaintiff filed a complaint for recovery of amounts owed by the defendant.
• On February 9, 1933, the Court of First Instance of Manila issued an order, which the defendant appealed.
• The plaintiff claimed the defendant owed two amounts:
  • $1,378.90 with legal interest from September 23, 1931.
  • $1,505.60 with legal interest from November 26, 1931.
• The case was submitted for decision after both parties presented their arguments, and the court's decision was filed on April 28, 1934.
• The court reversed the lower court's order, ruling in favor of the plaintiff and ordering the defendant to pay the specified amounts and costs.

Issue:

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Ruling:

• The Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled in favor of the plaintiff, reversing the lower court's decision.
• The defendant was ordered to pay:
  • $1,378.90 with legal interest from September 23, 1931.
  • $1,505.60 with legal interest from November 26, 1931.
• Payments were to be made...(Unlock)

Ratio:

• The Supreme Court's decision was based on the evaluation of evidence and legal obligations between the parties.
• The court found the plaintiff's claims were substantiated, while the defendant failed to justify non-payment.
• The ruling emphasized the importance of upholdin...continue reading