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Republic of the Phil., vs. Cfi of Manila, et al

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, petitioner, vs. COURT OF FIRST INSTANCE OF MANILA, BRANCH XIII, Hon. JESUS MORFE, Presiding Judge, and REPUBLIC BANK (only its provincial branches), respondents.

G.R. No. L-30839 | 1975-11-28

D E C I S I O N

MARTIN, J:

This is an appeal by certiorari from the orders of the Court of First Instance of Manila, Branch XIII, in Civil Case No. 73707 entitled, "Republic of the Philippines versus Bank of America, et al.," dismissing the complaint for escheat against the provincial branches of respondent Republic Bank on the ground of improper venue.

The records reveal that on July 25, 1968, the Republic of the Philippines, the herein petitioner, instituted in the Court of First Instance of Manila a complaint for escheat against several banks in the Philippines, including respondent Republic Bank with principal offices in Manila, and...