Case Summary (G.R. No. L-48088)
Decision Timeline and Finality
The decision made on March 9, 2007, became final and executory on August 2, 2007. The entry of judgment was formalized on November 7, 2007. Following the original decision, a resolution clarifying legal interests was issued on December 10, 2007, which set interest rates applicable to the awarded amount. This resolution reiterated that the Court would no longer entertain further pleadings, a directive that was ostensibly ignored by the respondent.
Legal Interests and Clarification Motions
The December 10, 2007 resolution specified the imposition of legal interest at a rate of 6% per annum from September 5, 2001, until the decision's finality, transitioning to 12% per annum thereafter. Despite this clarity, both parties continued to file various motions to clarify the resolution, which the Court deemed unnecessary and contrary to its directive.
Court's Stance on Pleadings
The Court expressed that it would not entertain additional motions or clarifications after the December 10, 2007 resolution. This stance was reiterated in subsequent resolutions dated January 30, 2008, and April 16, 2008, in which the Court noted the motions for clarification without action and emphasized that no unresolved issues remained. The Court underscored its prior determinations, indicating that the case had been adjudicated with finality.
Denial of Further Motions
The petitioner's and respondent's recent motions for further clarification were expunged and denied. The Court firmly communicated that the expungement signified that the motions were effectively denied and that there were no outstanding issues requiring clarification. The directives of the Court, including the prohibition against subsequ
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Case Citation
- Jurisprudence: 592 Phil. 275; 105 OG No. 44, 6117 (October 12, 2009)
- G.R. Nos. 166309-10, decided on November 25, 2008
Parties Involved
- Petitioner: Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Commissioner of Customs
- Respondent: Unimex Micro-Electronics GmbH
Background of the Case
- The case revolves around a decision made by the Supreme Court regarding customs duties and a monetary award owed to Unimex Micro-Electronics GmbH.
- The initial decision was rendered on March 9, 2007, affirming the decisions of the Court of Appeals in CA-G.R. SP Nos. 75359 and 75366 with modifications.
Dispositive Portion of the Decision
- The Court ordered the Republic of the Philippines to pay Unimex the value of the shipment amounting to Euro 669,982.565 upon payment of necessary customs duties.
- Payment may be made in Philippine currency, calculated at the exchange rate prevailing at the time of actual payment.
Finality of the Decision
- The decision became final and executory on August 2, 2007.
- Entry of judgment concerning the March 9, 2007 decision was recorded on November 7, 2007.