Luisa Tengco v. Vicente Sanz

Summary

This 1908 Supreme Court case involved Luisa Tengco's action against Vicente Sanz for damages due to seduction under promise of marriage and for child recognition and support. The trial court awarded P25 monthly support but the Supreme Court completely reversed the decision. The Court held that actions for seduction damages cannot be maintained under Philippine law, and that the evidence failed to meet Civil Code article 135 requirements for child recognition. The Court ruled that all paternity investigation evidence was incompetent and should have been excluded, as no proper documentation was provided and the evidence of the child's status as a natural child was insufficient under legal standards.