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Radio Communications of the Philippines (RCPI) vs. Court of Appeals

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS OF THE PHILS., INC. (RCPI), petitioner, vs. COURT OF APPEALS and LORETO DIONELA, respondents.

G.R. No. L-44748 | 1986-08-29

D E C I S I O N
 
PARAS, J:

Before Us, is a Petition for Review by certiorari of the decision of the Court of Appeals, modifying the decision of the trial court in a civil case for recovery of damages against petitioner corporation by reducing the award to private respondent Loreto Dionela of moral damages from P40,000 to P15,000, and attorney's fees from P3,000 to P2,000.

The basis of the complaint against the defendant corporation is a telegram sent through its Manila Office to the offended party, Loreto Dionela, reading as follows:

"176 AS JR 1215 PM 9 PAID
MANDALUYONG JUL 22-66
LORETO DIONELA
CABANGAN LEGASPI CITY.
WIRE ARRIVAL OF...