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Angel R. Quimpo vs. Leoncio Mendoza, et al.

ANGEL R. QUIMPO, petitioner, vs. LEONCIO MENDOZA, as Treasurer for the City of Cagayan de Oro, and in his personal capacity, and JUDGE BERNARDO TEVES, as Presiding Judge of Branch IV of the Court of First Instance of Misamis Oriental, respondents.

G.R. No. L-33052 | 1981-08-31

D E C I S I O N


GUERRERO, J.:

This is a petition to review on certiorari the decision rendered by the Court of First Instance of Misamis Oriental, Branch IV, dismissing the suit for mandamus and damages filed by herein petitioner Angel R. Quimpo against herein respondent Leoncio Mendoza, as Treasurer of the City of Cagayan de Oro and in his personal capacity.

The background facts are stated in the decision of the lower court, thus:

"Petitioner Angel Quimpo is the owner of a building located in Cagayan de Oro City assessed at P20,000.00 for 1969 under Tax Declaration No. 2102. The realty tax of said building is P400.00 yearly, payable...