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Carmen R. Castillo Vs. Juan C. Pajo 103 Phil 515

CARMEN R. CASTILLO, petitioner-appellant, vs. JUAN C. PAJO, Provincial Governor, TIMOTEO BUTALID and MAXIMO CASTRODES, Provincial Board Members of BOHOL, respondents-appellees.

G.R. No. L-11262 | 1958-04-28

D E C I S I O N


BENGZON, J.:

In November 1951, Carmen R. Castillo was appointed correspondence clerk in the office of the Provincial Fiscal of Bohol by the Governor of that province. She rendered service as such until June 12, 1954, when she stopped working by reason of the Provincial Board's Resolutions Nos. 161 and 300 abolishing her position effective June 9, 1954.

She protested to the corresponding authorities; and having obtained no relief, she instituted the instant proceeding to compel reinstatement, payment of back salaries, damages and attorney's fees. Her action rested on the propositions that her separation was unlawful in...