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2015-11-09 |
JARDELEZA, J. |
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| There is also identity of parties in both cases. Absolute identity of parties is not required, substantial identity of parties suffices. In P.L. Uy Realty Corporation v. ALS Management and Development Corporation,[72] we ruled that "there is substantial identity of parties when there is a community of interest between a party in the first case and a party in the second; and such identity of interest is sufficient to make them privy-in-law."[73] The principle of res judicata may not be evaded by the expedient of adding or eliminating some parties to the first and second action.[74] Accordingly, although not impleaded in Civil Case No. 66321, petitioners are "privy-in-law" to the compromise, because they are sued under a common cause of action with the Cuaycong brothers in Civil Case No. 02-1049. | |||||