Julia Fianza v. Geoffrey Aglolo

Summary

This case involves a dispute over the proper exercise of the right of redemption of real property sold at public auction. Julia Fianza's properties were sold to satisfy a judgment in favor of Helen Fossar Stewart, with Geoffrey Aglolo as the winning bidder. Within the redemption period, Fianza attempted to redeem through Atty. Mamaril, with Romnick Adaci consigning the redemption amount. The RTC initially allowed redemption, but the CA and SC reversed, holding that Adaci lacked proper authority under Rule 39, Section 27 of the Rules of Court and Civil Code Article 1878. The Supreme Court emphasized that the enumeration of persons who may redeem is exclusive and requires strict compliance with procedural and substantive requirements, including special power of attorney for agency relationships involving real property rights.