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Parmanand Shewaram vs. Philippine Air Lines, Inc.

PARMANAND SHEWARAM, plaintiff-appellee, vs. PHILIPPINE AIR LINES, INC., defendant-appellant.

G.R. No. L-20099 | 1966-07-07

D E C I S I O N 


ZALDIVAR, J.: 

Before the municipal court of Zamboanga City, plaintiff-appellee Parmanand Shewaram instituted an action to recover damages suffered by him due to the alleged failure of defendant-appellant Philippine Air Lines, Inc. to observe extraordinary diligence in the vigilance and carriage of his luggage. After trial the municipal court of Zamboanga City rendered judgment ordering the appellant to pay appellee P373.00 as actual damages, P100.00 as exemplary damages, P150.00 as attorney's fees, and the costs of the action. 

Appellant Philippine Air Lines appealed to the Court of First Instance of Zamboanga...