Peyer v. Peyer · G.R. L-145

Petitioner: Peyer
Respondent: Peyer
Citation: G.R. No. L-145
Court: Supreme Court
Decided: September 7, 1946

Wife seeking alimony, child custody, and marital property rights; husband claiming relief from support obligation due to alleged attempts on his life

Summary

Teresa Fanlo de Peyer sued her husband R.C. Peyer for monthly support, child custody, and marital property rights. The husband defended by claiming his wife attempted to kill him twice, which would relieve him of support obligations under Civil Code provisions on disinheritance. The Supreme Court found insufficient evidence of murderous intent, viewing the incidents as domestic disputes and self-defense rather than attempted murder. The Court affirmed the wife's right to P350 monthly support, custody of minor children, attorney's fees, and use of the family automobile, emphasizing that spousal support obligations cannot be easily defeated by unproven criminal allegations. The decision reinforces the strong legal presumption favoring family support obligations under Philippine civil law.

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