Reason to complain

The rule in Philippine law says that when someone asks the court to dismiss a case for lack of reason, they are considered to have accepted everything written in the complaint, no matter what defenses they raise.

- JOSE C. SISON

This rule was applied in the case involving Chito.The problem was about a vacant lot in Tala Estate Subdivision, Quezon City, which Chito and his helpers were using as a jeepney terminal. CR Realty filed a case in the Quezon City Court on March 16, 1994, asking for damages and to stop Chito from using the lot. CR Realty said the lot 68 was theirs, that Chito was using it without permission, trying to fence it, stopping them from entering and destroying structures. They wanted Chito to stop using the lot and asked for P650.00 per day for lost income, plus damages and lawyer fees.