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Laserna vs. Altavas

Testate estate of the deceased Jose Laserna Paro y Tupaz. ARISTONA LASERNA, heir-appellant, vs. JOSE ALTA VAS, creditor-appellee.

G.R. No. 45793 | 1939-10-09

D E C I S I O N


LAUREL, J:

In civil case No. 2961, Court of First Instance of Capiz, Jose Altavas, appellee in the proceedings now before us, instituted an action against Jose Laserna Paro y Tupaz to recover the sum of P4,500 as attorney's fees. The Court of First Instance of Capiz rendered judgment in favor of Altavas. From this judgment the defendant Jose Laserna Paro y Tupaz appealed to this Court (G. R. No. 40038). During the pendency of the appeal but after the filing by the appellant of the corresponding brief, Jose Laserna Paro y Tupaz died, leaving a will which was probated in civil case No. 3109, same Court of First Instance of...