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2002-08-14 |
MENDOZA, J. |
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| that alibi cannot prevail over positive identification by credible witnesses of accused-appellant as the perpetrator of the crime.[24] As already stated, accused-appellant was positively identified by Eva and Maria Theresa as the assailant. Accused-appellant claimed that he had no misunderstanding with the victim and his family. In fact, they belonged to the Cursillo movement. He said:[25] | |||||
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2002-01-29 |
PANGANIBAN, J. |
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| The award of P50,000 as indemnity ex delicto for the loss of the victim's life is in accord with prevailing jurisprudence.[31] Likewise, the award of P20,000 as moral damages is reasonable. However, the actual damages granted is improper and should be reduced from P38,800 to P7,300 considering that only the latter amount, representing burial expenses, was duly supported by receipts. The unsubstantiated balance of P31,500 should be deleted.[32] | |||||