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Angela V. Ginson vs. Mun. of Murcia, etal.

DR. ANGELA V. GINSON, petitioner, vs. MUNICIPALITY OF MURCIA AND MUNICIPAL MAYOR OF MURCIA AND HONORABLE COURT OF APPEALS, respondents.

G.R. No. L-46585 | 1988-02-08

D E C I S I O N


SARMIENTO, J.:

Before us is the recurring issue of dismissal of a government employee and challenges presented against its validity. The facts, as found by the trial court, 1 are as follows:

On February 16, 1968, or 44 days after defendant Mayor Baldomero de la Rama assumed office as the Municipal Mayor of Murcia, Negros Occidental, he wrote a letter to plaintiff terminating her services as Municipal Dentist of Murcia, Negros Occidental effective February 18, 1968. (Exh. "B"). Said letter was received by the plaintiff on February 16, 1968. Said letter reads as follows:

"Please be informed that effective February 16,...