- Petitioner
- Western Shipyard Services
- Respondent
- Court of Appeals
- Citation
- G.R. No. 110340
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Division
- First Division
- Ponente
- Pardo, J.
- Decided
- May 28, 2001
Summary
Western Shipyard Services Inc. (WSSI) contracted with Santiago Lighterage Corporation (SLC) to convert cargo vessel 'Dinky' into LCT 'Loadmaster'. Dispute arose over contract interpretation and payment when SLC sued for rescission claiming delays and defects, while WSSI sought payment for services rendered. The Regional Trial Court favored SLC, ordering rescission and damages. The Court of Appeals reversed, finding WSSI entitled to payment but later reduced the amount from P1,253,498.88 to P1,067,228.73. The Supreme Court dismissed WSSI's appeal, ruling it raised only factual questions inappropriate for certiorari review. The Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' factual findings as supported by substantial evidence, establishing that appellate courts' factual determinations are conclusive when adequately supported by evidence.