Manuel W. Quijano v. Oh Jin Seok

Summary

This case involves a property assignment dispute where petitioner Manuel W. Quijano sold concrete structures at Subic Bay Freeport Zone to respondent Oh Jin Seok for P8,001,250.00, despite having previously sold the same property to Dr. Castillo. When Dr. Castillo asserted his rights and caused respondent's dispossession, respondent filed a cross-claim seeking reimbursement. The RTC ruled in favor of respondent, ordering petitioner to pay P8,001,250.00 plus interest. Petitioner's appeal was dismissed by the CA for procedural violations. The Supreme Court affirmed the decision with reduced interest rate and additionally found petitioner guilty of indirect contempt for repeatedly ignoring court orders, imposing a P30,000.00 fine. The case demonstrates the application of Article 1191 of the Civil Code regarding rescission of reciprocal obligations and the court's authority to sanction lawyers who disregard judicial directives.