- Petitioner
- Dilson Enterprises
- Respondent
- Intermediate Appellate Court
- Citation
- G.R. No. 74964
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Division
- Second Division
- Ponente
- Paras, J.
- Decided
- February 27, 1989
Summary
This case involves the liability of Manila Monte Hotel for the theft of a guest's car from its parking area. Ramon Dy Prieto's son Antonio parked the family car and gave the key to a security guard, who later released it to an unknown person claiming to be Antonio's brother. The car was stolen and later found damaged. The Regional Trial Court awarded damages against the hotel and security agency. The Supreme Court affirmed, rejecting arguments that Ramon lacked standing to sue since he owned the car and had material interest despite not being the hotel guest. The Court also upheld attorney's fees under Article 2208(2) of the Civil Code, finding the hotel's failure to respond to demand letters compelled litigation to protect the owner's rights.