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Guevarra et al vs. Banach

JHONNA GUEVARRA ET AL., PETITIONER, VERSUS JAN BANACH, RESPONDENT.

G.R. No. 214016 | 2021-11-21

DECISION
 
LEONEN, J.:
 
A mere breach of a promise to marry is not an actionable wrong, as long as it is not of such extent as would palpably and unjustifiably contradict good customs.[1] In any case, the party seeking to recover damages must have acted in good faith.
 
This Court resolves a Petition for Review on Certiorari[2] assailing both the Decision[3] and Resolution[4] of the Court of Appeals, which reversed the  Regional Trial Court Decision[5] finding Jhonna Guevarra (Guevarra) liable to Jan Banach (Banach) for damages arising from a breach of promise to marry.
 
Based on the Court...