Title
Domestic Insurance Company of the Philippines vs. Barber Line
Case
G.R. No. L-23879
Decision Date
Nov 18, 1967
The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of the Domestic Insurance Company's suit against the Republic of the Philippines, affirming the government's immunity from litigation without consent.
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Timeline (G.R. No. L-23879)

  1. Parties Involved: Domestic Insurance Company of the Philippines (plaintiff-appellant) filed a suit against Barber Line, Macondray & Co., Inc., and the Republic of the Philippines (defendants-appellees).

  2. Nature of the Case: The case concerns a claim for indemnification for nondelivery of cargo, with the Domestic Insurance Company acting as the insurer-subrogee of the cargo.

  3. Cargo Shipment Details: On May 17, 1963, the SS Queensville loaded cargo in New York, including three cartons of shears, destined for Centennial Commercial Corporation in Manila.

  4. Arrival of Vessel: The SS Queensville arrived in Manila on June 24, 1963, and discharged its cargo into the custody of the arrastre operator.

  5. Document Clearance: The consignee, Centennial Commercial Corporation, cleared all shipping documents through the defendants and the Bureau of Customs.

  6. Losses Sustained: Due to alleged negligence by the defendants, certain items from the shipment were undelivered, resulting in losses amounting to P8,800.92.

  7. Motion to Dismiss: The Republic of the Philippines filed a motion to dismiss the case against it, citing sovereign immunity from suit without consent.

  8. Court's Ruling: The lower court granted the motion to dismiss, ruling that the State is immune from suit in this context.

  9. Plaintiff's Appeal: The Domestic Insurance Company appealed the dismissal of...continue reading


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