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G.R. No. 140420. February 15, 2001.
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The Case
The Facts
This case had its roots in Special Proceedings No. 3103 of Branch
I of the CFI of Pasig, Rizal, for the settlement of the estate of the
deceased Julio Cantolos, involving six (6) parcels of land situated
in Tanay, Rizal. Amonoy was the counsel of therein Francisca
Catolos, Agnes Catolos, Asuncion Pasamba and Alfonso Formilda.
On 12 January 1965, the Project of Partition submitted was
approved and x x x two (2) of the said lots were adjudicated to
Asuncion Pasamba and Alfonso Formilda. The attor-
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1 Rollo, pp. 34-44. The CA Decision was penned by Justice Roberto A. Barrios,
with the concurrence of Justices Godardo A. Jacinto (Division chairman) and
Renato C. Dacudao.
2 Rollo, pp. 83-87; written by Judge Gil P. Fernandez.
3 Rollo, p. 41.
4 Rollo, pp. 43-44.
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The Issue
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In his Memorandum, petitioner submits this lone issue for
our consideration:
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Main Issue:
Petitioner’s Liability
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14 Globe Mackay Cable and Radio Corp. v. Court of Appeals, 176 SCRA
778, August 25, 1989.
15 Occena v. Icamina, 181 SCRA 328, January 22, 1990.
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