G.R. No. L-22526 - PACIS vs. AVERIA

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G.R. No. L-22526: PACIS vs. AVERIA

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Title Supreme Court: PACIS vs. AVERIA

Case: G.R. No. L-22526

Decision Date: Nov 29, 1966

A fishing boat carrying untaxed cigarettes was seized by the Philippine Navy, leading to a jurisdictional dispute between the Bureau of Customs and a replevin case filed by the alleged owner. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Bureau of Customs, emphasizing its exclusive jurisdiction over forfeiture proceedings and holding the sheriff in contempt for non-compliance.

jurisdiction

civil case

replevin

Long 22 min

1.3x of typical case length

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