Honorlita Ascano-Cupino v. Pacific Rehouse Corporation

Summary

The Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' decision ordering specific performance in a conditional sale dispute. The Ascano sisters agreed to sell land to Pacific Rehouse Corporation for P5,975,300, with conditions requiring them to clear tenants and provide title transfer documents. Pacific made payments totaling P4,397,770 but the vendors failed to fulfill their obligations and sought rescission. The trial court initially granted cancellation but the appellate courts correctly found Pacific was the injured party entitled to specific performance under Article 1191 of the Civil Code. The case establishes that when one party faithfully performs while the other breaches, the injured party may elect between rescission and fulfillment of the contract.