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A. D. Santos, Inc. vs. Conchita Vda. De Sapon, Et Al.

A. D. SANTOS, INC., petitioner, vs. CONCHITA VDA. DE SAPON, in her own behalf and guardian Ad Litem of her minor children JOSE and ANGELITA, both surnamed SAPON, respondents.

G.R. No. L-22220 | 1966-04-29

D E C I S I O N 


REYES, J.B.L., J.: 

Appeal from an award of respondent Workmen's Compensation Commission requiring petitioner A.D. Santos, Inc., to pay to the widow and minor children of the late Gervacio Sapon P4,000.00 as death compensation benefits; P200 for the burial expenses; P80.00, medical expenses; P41.00 as Workmen's Compensation Commission fees; and P300.00 as counsel fees. 

The Commission found that the late Gervacio Sapon had worked for years as a taxi driver of petitioner, which operated a transportation business under the trade name "CITY CAB". He earned a minimum of P10.00 a day, working 7 days a week. During...