Conchita T. Vda. de Chua v. The Intermediate Appellate Court

Summary

Supreme Court case involving validity of lease contract and right to possess premises. Heirs of Chua Bok claimed right to lease property based on 1960 contract executed by Herrera's attorney-in-fact and sought to annul sale to Go spouses. Court ruled lease contract void because agent lacked required special power of attorney under Article 1878 for leases exceeding one year. While tacit renewal occurred after contract expiration, it only covered terms related to continued possession, not special provisions like option to purchase. Court affirmed petitioners must vacate premises. Case establishes important precedent on agent authority requirements for real property leases and scope of tacit lease renewals under Civil Code.