Ponente: GANCAYCO, J.
Decision Date: 1989-12-04
GR Number: G.R. No. 83693
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4 months ago
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Summary:
This case involves an action for damages arising from libel filed by Rosario Mercader against Leandro Alazas. The trial court initially ordered Alazas and Dioscoro Lazaro to pay Mercader damages, but on appeal, the case against Lazaro was dismissed. The decision was further modified by the Supreme Court, reducing the amount of moral damages awarded to Mercader. After the judgment became final, Mercader sought the execution of the judgment and successfully garnished Alazas' shares in Gala Inc. However, it was later discovered that Alazas had disposed of most of his shares in the company. Mercader then filed a motion for examination of Alazas to determine if there were any other assets that could satisfy the unsatisfied judgment. Alazas argued that the trial court had lost jurisdiction over the case and that the judgment had been fully satisfied. The trial court denied Alazas' motion, leading to this petition for certiorari and prohibition filed by Alazas.
Doctrine:
When a judgment has become final and executory, the trial court's role is limited to the ministerial act of ordering the execution of the judgment. However, if there are indications that the judgment has not been fully satisfied, such as the debtor's claims of having disposed of assets, the court may order the examination of the debtor to determine if there are any other assets that can be used to satisfy the judgment.
Facts:
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Dispositive:
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