Delos Santos v.

Jarra
Facts: The Plaintiff Felix delos Santos filed this suit against Agustina Jarra. Jarra
was the administratix of the estate of Jimenea. Plaintiff alleged that he owned
10 1st class carabaos which he lent to his father-in-law Jimenea to be used in the
animal-power mill without compensation. This was done on the condition of their
return after the work at the latters mill is terminated. When delos Santos
demanded the return of the animals Jimenea refused, hence this suit.
Issue: W/N the contracts is one of a commodatum
Ruling: YES. The carabaos were given on commodatum as these were delivered
to be used by defendant. Upon failure of defendant to return the cattle upon
demand, he is under the obligation to indemnify the plaintiff by paying him their
value. Since the 6 carabaos were not the property of the deceased or of any of
his descendants, it is the duty of the administratrix of the estate to either return
them or indemnify the owner thereof of their value. - See more at:
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