Froilan vs. Pan Oriental Shipping Co.

G.R. No. L-6060
Fernando Froilan purchased vessel FS-197, defaulted on payments, and sought restoration of rights after repossession. Pan Oriental Shipping Co. refused to return the vessel, leading to replevin and counterclaims. The Republic intervened, but Froilan paid the balance, dismissing the intervention. The Supreme Court ruled Pan Oriental's counterclaim valid, reversing dismissal and remanding the case.
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