Case Digest (G.R. No. 85279) Core Legal Reasoning Model
Core Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
In Social Security System Employees Association (SSSEA) v. The Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 85279, decided on July 28, 1989 by the Third Division, petitioners SSSEA and its officers—Dionisio T. Baylon, Ramon Modesto, Juanito Madura, Reuben Zamora, Virgilio de Alday, Sergio Arante, Placido Agustin, and Virgilio Magpayo—staged a strike on June 9, 1987, barricading the SSS building in Quezon City and disrupting operations. On June 11, 1987, the Social Security System (SSS) filed in RTC Branch 98, Quezon City, a complaint for damages with a prayer for a writ of preliminary injunction to enjoin the strike and compel employees back to work. The trial court issued a temporary restraining order, denied SSSEA’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction, and on July 22, 1987 converted the TRO into an injunction after finding the strike illegal. Following denial of reconsideration, petitioners sought certiorari and prohibition (G.R. No. 79577), which this Court referred to the Court of Appe Case Digest (G.R. No. 85279) Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Expanded Legal Reasoning Model
Facts:
- Background
- On June 9, 1987 the Social Security System Employees Association (SSSEA) and its officers and members staged a strike, barricading SSS premises and preventing work and transactions.
- On June 11, 1987 the Social Security System (SSS) filed in the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 98, Quezon City, a complaint for damages and prayed for a writ of preliminary injunction to enjoin the strike, declare it illegal, order strikers back to work, and recover damages.
- RTC Proceedings
- June 11, 1987: The RTC issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) pending resolution of the injunction application.
- Petitioners moved to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. On July 22, 1987, the RTC denied the motion, found the strike illegal, and converted the TRO into a preliminary injunction upon bond.
- August 14, 1988: The RTC denied petitioners’ motion for reconsideration of the injunction order.
- CA and Supreme Court Proceedings
- Petitioners filed certiorari and prohibition with preliminary injunction before the Supreme Court (G.R. No. 79577). On October 21, 1987 the Court referred the case to the Court of Appeals (CA).
- March 9, 1988: The CA in CA‐G.R. SP No. 13192 affirmed RTC jurisdiction and injunction. Motions to recall or reconsider were denied as moot by the Supreme Court.
- February 6, 1989: The Supreme Court issued a TRO enjoining petitioners from further strike actions and kept the case submitted for decision on the petition to review the CA decision.
Issues:
- Do employees of the Social Security System have the right to strike?
- Does the Regional Trial Court have jurisdiction to enjoin the strike and order the striking employees to return to work?
Ruling:
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Ratio:
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Doctrine:
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