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Standard Insurance Co. Inc.vs CA, Hon. Armie Elma, etc.

STANDARD INSURANCE CO., INC., petitioner, vs. COURT OF APPEALS, HON. ARMIE E. ELMA, in his capacity as the Presiding Judge, of the RTC, National Capital Judicial Region, Br. 153, Pasig, Sheriff of the RTC of Pasig, and all persons acting for and in their behalf, and MA. TERESA REGATO, respondents.

G.R. No. 111799 | 2001-04-17

R E S O L U T I O N

GONZAGA-REYES, J.:

The instant petition for review on certiorari originated from an action for damages arising from an unpaid insurance claim, entitled "Ma. Teresa Regato vs. Standard Insurance Co., Inc.". The case was docketed as Civil Case No. 56086 with Branch 153 of the Regional Trial Court of Pasig which was presided by herein respondent judge.

In refusing to honor the claim, petitioner set up the defenses that private respondent intentionally set fire on the properties for the purpose of recovering on the insurance policies, and that the documents submitted by private respondent in support of the claim were...