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Chinatrust vs. Turner

CHINATRUST (PHILS.) COMMERCIAL BANK, PETITIONER, V. PHILIP TURNER, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 191458 | 2017-07-03

D E C I S I O N
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
Issues that were not alleged or proved before the lower court cannot be decided for the first time on appeal. This rule ensures fairness in proceedings.
This Petition for Review assails the Court of Appeals' (a) December 14, 2009 Decision[1] affirming the Regional Trial Court's Decision dated January 29, 2007 and (b) its March 2, 2010 Resolution[2] denying petitioner Chinatrust (Philippines) Commercial Bank's (Chinatrust) Motion for Reconsideration.[3] The Regional Trial Court set aside the Metropolitan Trial Court's dismissal[4] of the complaint. It ordered...