Joaquin Castro & Co. v. Maersk… · G.R. 42233

Petitioner: Joaquin Castro & Co.
Respondent: Maersk Line
Citation: G.R. No. 42233
Court: Supreme Court En Banc
Division: En Banc
Ponente: Imperial, J.
Decided: October 16, 1935

Summary

This 1935 Supreme Court case involved a shipping contract dispute between Joaquin Castro & Co. and Maersk Line for transport of a boiler. The contract specified the boiler must not exceed 40 tons due to the ship's lifting capacity. When conflicting weight documents were presented and no proper weight certificate could be obtained, Maersk refused transport, believing the boiler exceeded weight limits. The lower court initially ruled for the plaintiff, but the Supreme Court reversed, finding that evidence, including the plaintiff's agent's own admissions, showed the boiler actually weighed 41-42½ tons, justifying the defendant's contract rescission. The Court also interpreted Civil Code Article 1124 regarding remedies for breach of contract, clarifying that parties may seek both specific performance and damages.

Statutes applied

Civil Code, Art. 1124

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