Citytrust Banking Corporation… · G.R. 141011

Petitioner: Citytrust Banking Corporation (Now Bank of the Philippine Islands)
Respondent: Isagani C. Villanueva
Citation: G.R. No. 141011
Court: Supreme Court
Division: First Division
Ponente: Davide, Jr., C.J.
Decided: July 19, 2001

Summary

This consolidated case involved Citytrust Banking Corporation and depositor Isagani Villanueva regarding repeated dishonor of a well-funded P50,000 check due to the bank's error in assigning the wrong account number. When Villanueva requested a new checkbook without remembering his account number, bank employee erroneously copied another depositor's account number with the same name. The check was dishonored twice despite sufficient funds, causing alleged embarrassment and trading losses. The Supreme Court ultimately ruled that while the bank was negligent, Villanueva failed to prove actual damages with reasonable certainty. The bank's prompt remedial action through a manager's check and explanations adequately mitigated any harm. The Court applied the principle of damnum absque injuria, finding no compensable legal injury despite the inconvenience caused.

Statutes applied

Civil Code, Art. 2219

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