- Petitioner
- Felisa P. de Roy
- Respondent
- Court of Appeals
- Citation
- G.R. No. 80718
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Division
- Third Division
- Ponente
- Cortes, J.
- Decided
- January 29, 1988
Summary
This case involves a building collapse tort liability dispute and procedural law issues regarding appeal deadlines. Petitioners' building firewall collapsed, destroying private respondents' tailoring shop, causing injuries and death. The Regional Trial Court found petitioners liable for gross negligence under Article 2190 of the Civil Code, which was affirmed by the Court of Appeals. When petitioners sought to challenge this through certiorari, the Supreme Court denied their petition, emphasizing that the Court of Appeals correctly applied the Habaluyas rule prohibiting extensions of time to file motions for reconsideration. The case demonstrates the strict application of procedural rules in appellate practice and upholds the Civil Code provision on building owner liability for structural collapses due to lack of necessary repairs.