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Felipe M. Roldan Vs. Philippine Veterans Board 105 Phil 1081

FELIPE M. ROLDAN, plaintiff-appellant, vs. PHILIPPINE VETERANS BOARD, ET AL., defendants-appellees.

G.R. No. L-11973 | 1959-06-30

D E C I S I O N


MONTEMAYOR. J.:

Plaintiff Roldan is appealing the decision of the Court of first Instance of Manila, dismissing his complaint on the ground the action brought again pt the members of the Philippine Veterans Board, which was a mere agency of the government, was in effect a suit against the state and that it was done without its consent.

The facts in this case are not controverted. Roldan was a first grade Civil Service eligible. On March 26, 1953, he was appointed clerk in the Philippine Veterans Board with compensation at the rate of P2,160 a year, and he entered upon the performance of his duties. Defendant Antonio F....